unbridled

American  

[uhn-brahyd-ld] / ʌnˈbraɪd ld /

adjective

1. not controlled or restrained.

   unbridled enthusiasm.

2. not fitted with a bridle.

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unbridled British  

/ ʌnˈbraɪdəld /

adjective

1. with all restraints removed

2. (of a horse, etc) wearing no bridle

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Other Word Forms

• unbridledly adverb
• unbridledness noun

Etymology

Origin of unbridled

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English unbrydled. See un- ¹, bridle ( def. ), + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

But when it comes to her writing, she is unbridled.

From The Wall Street Journal

This time, the emotion he was hiding was unbridled joy.

From The Wall Street Journal

The result is a daring collection of originals and covers that highlight Flea’s unbridled dedication to both the trumpet and bass, but also his eclectic influences and tastes.

From Los Angeles Times

Her experiences are almost mythic, like peering through the looking glass at a time when misery could actively coexist with unbridled bliss.

From Salon

Yes, it’s brushed with the unbridled humor and candor that fans of the Emmy-winning actor with a résumé that includes “Married ... With Children” and “Dead to Me” have come to expect.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• unchecked
• uncontrolled