unconstrained

adjective

un·​con·​strained ˌən-kən-ˈstrānd How to pronounce unconstrained (audio)
: not held back or constrained
unconstrained ambition
unconstrained expressions of grief
people unconstrained by financial worries

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Or should the emphasis be on the least restrictive geographies, allowing the most unconstrained exploration of potentially market-changing emerging capabilities? Brian Walker, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 The innovations made possible by unconstrained computing power have only expanded with the development of AI. Nathan Warren, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024 For starkly conformist Brazil, Irwin’s sense of unconstrained freedom may help clarify just what enraged those destructive observers. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024 In spite of the budget, the film felt expansive and unconstrained, a testament to confident film craft. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unconstrained 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Unconstrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconstrained. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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