unrestrained
[ uhn-ri-streynd ]
/ ˌʌn rɪˈstreɪnd /
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adjective
not restrained or controlled; uncontrolled or uncontrollable: the unrestrained birthrate in some countries.
not constrained; spontaneous: unrestrained laughter.
SYNONYMS FOR unrestrained
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Origin of unrestrained
First recorded in 1580–90; un-1 + restrained
OTHER WORDS FROM unrestrained
un·re·strain·ed·ly [uhn-ri-strey-nid-lee], /ˌʌn rɪˈstreɪ nɪd li/, adverbun·re·strain·ed·ness, nounWords nearby unrestrained
unreserved, unresisting, unresolved, unresponsive, unrest, unrestrained, unrestraint, unrestricted, unretire, unrevealed, unrewarded
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unrestrained
/ (ˌʌnrɪˈstreɪnd) /
adjective
not restrained or checked; free or natural
Derived forms of unrestrained
unrestrainedly (ˌʌnrɪˈstreɪnɪdlɪ), adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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