unconstraint
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of unconstraint
First recorded in 1705–15; un- 1 + constraint
Example Sentences
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Dyce had not the self-oblivion of entire courtesy; it seemed probable that he would often err in tact; a certain awkwardness marred his personal bearing, which aimed at the modern ideal of flowing unconstraint.
From Our Friend the Charlatan by Gissing, George
She reassured and welcomed me with a natural smile, and pursued her occupation with quiet cheerfulness and unconstraint.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 329, March, 1843 by Various
With her kindly unconstraint she reached for one of his hands to test its temperature.
From Aurora the Magnificent by Brownell, Gertrude Hall
"Margery!" he said; and she laughed with the joyous unconstraint of a happy child and came around to sit by him.
From The Price by Lynde, Francis
Nothing gives such an air of grace and elegance and unconstraint to a German or an English conversation as to scatter it full of "Also's" or "You knows."
From A Tramp Abroad — Volume 07 by Twain, Mark
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