unbridled

[uhn-brahyd-ld]

adjective

1. not controlled or restrained.

   unbridled enthusiasm.

2. not fitted with a bridle.

unbridled

/ ʌnˈbraɪdəld /

adjective

1. with all restraints removed

2. (of a horse, etc) wearing no bridle

Other Word Forms

• unbridledly adverb
• unbridledness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbridled¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English unbrydled. See un- ¹, bridle ( def. ), + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

In April of 2006, I watched a posse of politicians gather at Skid Row’s Midnight Mission to introduce, with great fanfare and unbridled confidence, a 10-year plan to end homelessness in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

“Over the years, we’ve had moments of unbridled joy, and moments of devastating heartbreak,” Grohl said in a note about the new song.

From Los Angeles Times

"It would be surprising if there wasn't life in our solar system," she said laughing, with the unbridled enthusiasm she is known for.

From BBC

So how can we have better conversations about Sheinbaum — especially in the United States, where analyses of women in politics generally devolve into unbridled misogyny?

From Salon

But the relative serenity of those first couple of hours gave way to unbridled chaos as 13 wickets fell across the next two sessions.

From BBC

Related Words

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