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

The nervous tension in the stadium quickly morphed into unbridled frustration, as the Phillies lineup was unable to do anything against Snell.

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The 65,000 fans in attendance undoubtedly showed up sobbing and screeching with unbridled elation.

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Their unbridled glee was felt by every one of the thousands who let out the most glorious roar of celebration.

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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.

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

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Related Words

• unchecked 
• uncontrolled