unbounded

adjective

un·​bound·​ed ˌən-ˈbau̇n-dəd 

1

: having no limit

unbounded joy

2

: unrestrained, uncontrolled

unboundedness noun

Synonyms

• bottomless
• boundless
• endless
• fathomless
• horizonless
• illimitable
• immeasurable
• immensurable
• indefinite
• infinite
• limitless
• measureless
• unfathomable
• unlimited

Examples of unbounded in a Sentence

the unbounded enthusiasm shown by the new club members

unbounded terror that was caused by the simultaneous detonation of seven car bombs around the city

Recent Examples on the Web

The Trump administration would also be unwise to ignore global institutions, such as the World Trade Organization, as doing so would dramatically raise the likelihood of unbounded conflict. —Scott Kennedy, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024

Meanwhile, American space and technology hubs across the country are surging forward in AI and cloud computing, fascinated by the unbounded limits of space and their potential to explore and exploit it. —Charles Beames, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

Necessity fueled by visionary, unbounded, and creative thinking and problem-solving got us there. —Ashleigh Chevalier, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

These days, by contrast, Harris looks unbounded, emancipated, often genuinely happy. —Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

unbounded

adjective

un·​bound·​ed ˌən-ˈbau̇n-dəd 

: having no bounds or limits

unbounded space

unbounded enthusiasm