unbounded

adjective

ˌən-ˈbau̇n-dəd How to pronounce unbounded (audio)
Definition of unboundednext
1
as in infinite
being or seeming to be without limits the unbounded enthusiasm shown by the new club members

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2
as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control unbounded terror that was caused by the simultaneous detonation of seven car bombs around the city

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Recent Examples of unbounded Consider this evilmeister’s brazen acts of treason and revenge, unbounded deceit, swinish immorality and negative role modeling. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026 April Fools' Day pranks gone wrong In modern times, with the unbounded reach of social media, companies and brands have used April Fools' Day as a way to get some attention – despite the potential for the prank to backfire. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 Peter’s confidence in himself was unbounded. — Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 The mantra presents the image of a ripe cucumber becoming untethered from its vine, evoking a deep desire for liberation from the physical world—a strong yearning for an unbounded, eternal, and therefore immortal condition. — Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbounded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbounded
  1. infinite
  2. rampant
  3. endless
  4. unbridled
  5. uncontrolled
Adjective
  • Scarcity creates value, and in a world where content is infinite, trust becomes scarce.
    — Janita Pannu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Those aged between 16 and 18 will also be subject to social media curfews, while the government also aims to stop addictive features such as auto-play and infinite scroll.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of infinite
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  • Oil price booms have increased Nigeria’s wealth, but an overdependence on crude has weakened investment in other sectors, while corruption and poor governance remain rampant.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
  • The campaign of strikes, mostly targeting oil refineries and other energy infrastructure, has humiliated the Kremlin, snarled the logistics of its military, and forced many millions of Russians to suffer through rampant shortages of fuel.
    — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of rampant
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  • There are endless hobbies and volunteer opportunities to take up instead.
    — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 July 2026
  • The original was followed by seven sequels as well as a reboot in 2010, not to mention a TV series, comics, and endless merchandise.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Definition of endless
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  • Whether on the street or at the office, Posen is excited by the unbridled sartorial creativity in San Francisco, from the loud to the demure.
    — Liana Satenstein, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
  • Crosses were fired a little long; shots were off target; the ordinarily unbridled midfield was quiet.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Definition of unbridled
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  • The Amylyx drug, avexitide, is being developed to halt severe, uncontrolled drops in blood sugar that some people experience after undergoing stomach-reducing surgery for weight loss.
    — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 16 July 2026
  • There are several risk factors for aortic dissection, including chronic, uncontrolled high blood pressure.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of uncontrolled

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“Unbounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbounded. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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