unrestrained

adjective

ˌən-ri-ˈstrānd How to pronounce unrestrained (audio)
Definition of unrestrainednext
1
as in relaxed
not bound by rigid standards he homeschooled his children because he believed that they would do best in an unrestrained learning environment

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2
as in loose
not bound, confined, or detained by force unrestrained dogs

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3
as in emotional
showing feeling freely very reserved when she's around strangers, but quite unrestrained in the company of friends

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4
as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control unrestrained laughter that had been fueled by a liberal dose of alcohol

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Recent Examples of unrestrained Stood frozen to the backdrop of unrestrained exultation, Cholowsky — the presumptive top pick in July’s MLB Draft — gazed over the boy’s shoulder with a thousand-yard stare. — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 June 2026 One of them, who was unrestrained, died at the scene, while the other was taken to the hospital with major injuries. — Brandon Downs, CBS News, 31 May 2026 Eventually, Mete might break off to side with Aleksi, to try to make room for his vast and unrestrained thinking, which seemed to challenge every assumption and norm. — Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026 Wails pierce the air in a mix of lyrical song and unrestrained cries; a group of mourners wave leafy branches and beat them against the ground in a rhythm. — ABC News, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrestrained
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestrained
  1. relaxed
  2. loose
  3. emotional
  4. rampant
  5. flexible
  6. free
  7. uninhibited
  8. uncontrolled
Adjective
  • Cities breathe a little easier, celebrated museums and archaeological sites can be explored without long lines, local restaurants return to serving their own communities, and the pace becomes noticeably more relaxed.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • Staying true to the relaxed spirit of the place, Blank’s team kept construction within the original 1960s guest facility footprint.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of relaxed
Adjective
  • Lardner touched the loose ball past goalkeeper Angelina Anderson.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
  • Ao Tanaka was guilty of the loose touch in the centre circle, which gifted possession to Davis Keillor-Dunn for Wrexham’s counter and Smith’s winner.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of loose
Adjective
  • That was an emotional accomplishment because Harvick was thrust into that seat after the great Dale Earnhart was killed in a crash in the last turn of the last lap of the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • OpenAI has said its ChatGPT program is trained to recognize signs of emotional distress, de-escalate situations, and guide users to real-life support.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • The reserve once had a diverse wildlife population but was wiped out in the early 1980s because of rampant poaching and prolonged insecurity in the country.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • Staffs are diminishing as layoffs in the industry remain rampant, as was seen in the ESPN firings this week, and reporters are being tasked with juggling several responsibilities at once.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of rampant
Adjective
  • Alongside it, Ring has also taken the covers off the Outdoor Camera (2nd Gen), adding sharper 2K video, improved low-light performance, and more flexible installation options to one of its most versatile security cameras.
    — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The footbed is lined with soft, breathable microfiber, and the lightweight EVA midsole provides flexible support to help reduce pressure on your joints.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • When families have a little more breathing room, and when businesses are free to invest in new equipment, new ideas, and new jobs, good things tend to happen.
    — Kent Strang, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
  • That James would also partner with Draymond Green, a former adversary, current friend and ally that delayed his free agency to give the Warriors additional cap space to secure James.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of free
Adjective
  • Directed by Martin Scorsese and set in the late 80s and early 90s, the movie starred Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, an uninhibited young stockbroker who becomes enamored by the excess and ruthlessness of Wall Street.
    — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • Though Williams’ movement appeared uninhibited throughout Tuesday’s match, an injury doesn’t come as a complete surprise.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of uninhibited
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  • Without effective coordination, patients fall through the cracks, chronic diseases remain uncontrolled and preventable complications (including heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure) ensue.
    — Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Swaths of land left uncontrolled grew into carpets of invasive buffelgrass nearly right up to the jagged edge between the mountain and the sky.
    — Angus Chen, STAT, 22 July 2026
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