unbridled

adjective

un·​bri·​dled ˌən-ˈbrī-dᵊld How to pronounce unbridled (audio)
1
: unrestrained
unbridled enthusiasm
2
: not confined by a bridle

Examples of unbridled in a Sentence

The crowd was swept with unbridled enthusiasm. a case that was solved only because of one detective's unbridled determination to bring the killer to justice
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Clearly enthused and caught in the moment, Newton begins to verbally celebrate before being scolded by a Special Forces member on the helicopter for his unbridled outburst. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 Jan. 2025 Baker Mayfield is proud as a peacock (Jason Behnken / Associated Press) Aikman has grown to appreciate the unbridled confidence of Mayfield. Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025 Senior reporter Brandy Zadrozny reports on why Zuckerberg’s decision may usher in a new unbridled era of social media. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025 The new paper offers a subtle comment on the seemingly unbridled optimism of some proponents of artificial intelligence. Alexander Nazaryan, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unbridled 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unbridled was in the 14th century

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“Unbridled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbridled. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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unbridled

adjective
un·​bri·​dled ˌən-ˈbrīd-ᵊld How to pronounce unbridled (audio)
: unrestrained, ungoverned
unbridled enthusiasm

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