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

It was a wave of unbridled joy, with a hint of relief, as a wall of noise made its way around south Belfast.

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After several of his own run-ins with Cooper, Alfred Barr Jr., the director of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, judged him to be filled with “unbridled malice.”

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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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Related Words

• unchecked 
• uncontrolled