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unbridled

adjective
un·​bri·​dled | \ ˌən-ˈbrÄ«-dᵊld How to pronounce unbridled (audio) \

Definition of unbridled

1 : unrestrained unbridled enthusiasm
2 : not confined by a bridle

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Examples of unbridled in a Sentence

The crowd was swept with unbridled enthusiasm. a case that was solved only because of one detective's unbridled determination to bring the killer to justice

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And of course, if someone is totally unbridled, that’s not healthy either. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Chatting with Tony Award winner and TV/film star Laura Benanti as she heads to San Diego," 22 Aug. 2019 This type of response undoubtedly makes the fish tube seem like pure unbridled fun. Aja Romano, Vox, "These unanswered questions are fueling speculation about the sex offender’s life and death.," 11 Aug. 2019 Word to Bron at Bronny’s AAU games, this is just unbridled joy over watching something dope happen on a basketball court. Khadrice Rollins, SI.com, "Eight Things That Made Kevin Durant’s Rucker Park Mixtape Legendary," 2 Aug. 2019 So sad to see the Democrats sticking up for people who speak so badly of our Country and who, in addition, hate Israel with a true and unbridled passion. Alana Abramson, Time, "Democrats Were Struggling to Unify After a Raucous Week. Then President Trump Tweeted," 15 July 2019 Loch Bar patrons, Smith said, are gobbling up oysters, lobsters and other raw bar selections with unbridled glee. Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, "Ouzo Bay brings seafood thrills to River Oaks," 12 July 2019 But unbridled competition for resources is also a recipe for trouble. Fortune, "China’s Unicorns: Galloping Into the Sunset?—Data Sheet," 19 July 2019 But unbridled competition for resources is also a recipe for trouble. The Economist, "Space law is inadequate for the boom in human activity there," 17 July 2019 These enthusiasms, unbridled, could have led to a Victorian-ranch-farmhouse- glass-cube grab bag. Robert Ruffino, House Beautiful, "The Colors in This LA Family Home Are Unbelievably Soothing," 28 June 2019

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First Known Use of unbridled

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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unbridled

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English Language Learners Definition of unbridled

formal + literary : not controlled or limited : done, felt, or expressed in a free and uncontrolled way

unbridled

adjective
un·​bri·​dled | \ ˌən-ˈbrÄ«-dᵊld How to pronounce unbridled (audio) \

Kids Definition of unbridled

: not controlled or restrained unbridled anger

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