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 There is no statewide law banning dogs from riding in a vehicle, but an unrestrained pet that blocks your view or climbs into your lap can lead to a reckless driving citation. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026 At some point during the crash, the unrestrained rear seat passenger was ejected from the vehicle. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 Church leaders were deeply troubled by a new, unrestrained form of capitalism that left laborers with few options other than working on mechanized assembly lines, under harsh terms set by corporate managers. — Walter Scheirer, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 The wild woods, in all their unrestrained glory, came to serve as the theatre in which the fears and preoccupations of medieval society might play out in wolves’ clothing. — Literary Hub, 30 July 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
  • Johnny Was, reimagines everyday dressing through expressive prints, rich colors, and intricate detailing combining Natori’s heritage in luxury intimate apparel with Johnny Was’s relaxed, bohemian sensibility.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • While their respective wardrobes might seem worlds apart, both share an appreciation for relaxed silhouettes and a certain devil-may-care attitude to getting dressed.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of relaxed
Adjective
  • The result is a vehicle that feels more controlled than its predecessor, with less of the loose, floaty behavior that could make the previous model feel heavy on uneven roads.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Smotherman is feeling looser than most this time of the year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of loose
Adjective
  • The history between these men is more noxious than your garden-variety case of paternal neglect — there’s been emotional and physical abuse.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • That’s not because Crystal soft-pedals the emotional horror of returning to your home to find charred remains after watching, helpless, as flames took the locus of all your best memories.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • In fact, the recent regulations from the Treasury Department do little to hide the exclusion and theft rampant in the program.
    — Denise Forte, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, Sanaa sympathized with the police, who were far outnumbered by vandals, many of them young men from France’s poorest suburbs, where youth unemployment is rampant.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of rampant
Adjective
  • This collaborative work delivers a new chemical strategy for fabricating high-performance flexible perovskite modules in China.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Faster decisions and more flexible production can let brands commit to holding less stock, replenish the hits that sell, and avoid some of the markdowns and unsold inventory that are routinely baked into seasonal forecasting.
    — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • On Friday, Royals right-hander Alec Marsh elected to pursue free agency.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Lula and Bolsonaro discussed the value of the minimum wage, public security policies, Brazil's free healthcare system initiatives and incentives for agribusiness.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of free
Adjective
  • Behind closed doors, however, the switch from a spouse to a child, from Mann the husband to Mann the father, is the switch from the intimate to the casual, from uninhibited speech to guardedness.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2026
  • And Ibiza provides an appropriately uninhibited first setting.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of uninhibited
Adjective
  • But, in terms of returning to the field in an uncontrolled environment, Dan Lanning mentioned that he can not be cleared by the Ducks medical team for a return to live action.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The American Society of Anesthesiologists notes that uncontrolled postoperative pain can contribute to immobility and shallow breathing, which may increase the risk for complications including blood clots and pneumonia.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Unrestrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestrained. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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