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unrestrained

adjective
un·​re·​strained | \ ˌən-ri-ˈstrānd How to pronounce unrestrained (audio) \

Definition of unrestrained

1 : not restrained : immoderate, uncontrolled unrestrained proliferation of technology
2 : free of constraint : spontaneous felt happy and unrestrained

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Other Words from unrestrained

unrestrainedly \ ˌən-​ri-​ˈstrā-​nəd-​lē How to pronounce unrestrainedly (audio) \ adverb
unrestrainedness \ ˌən-​ri-​ˈstrā-​nəd-​nəs How to pronounce unrestrainedness (audio) , -​ˈstrān(d)-​nəs \ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for unrestrained

Synonyms

easygoing, flexible, lax, loose, relaxed, slack, unrestricted

Antonyms

hard, harsh, rigid, rigorous, severe, stern, strict

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Examples of unrestrained in a Sentence

The child in the car accident was unrestrained. She was fined for driving with an unrestrained infant.

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Ocasio-Cortez’s massive and unrestrained social-media presence takes this a step further and does the Republicans’ work for them. Kyle Sammin, National Review, "A Socialist Predecessor of Ocasio-Cortez in Congress," 13 Aug. 2019 Their home exudes their signature style — a colorful, zany, whimsical, layered, unrestrained combination of patterns mixed with abandon and aplomb. Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, "Madcap Couple: 10 Ways to pile on pizzazz at home," 19 July 2019 The impact ejected the unrestrained Quave from the vehicle. Drew Broach, nola.com, "Unrestrained driver fatally injured in crash north of Covington," 22 June 2019 Most of all, there is the orgy of unrestrained torture. Susie Linfield, The New York Review of Books, "Syria’s Torture Photos: Witness to Atrocity," 9 Feb. 2019 The door was open, the windows in the backseat were closed and the child was unrestrained, police say. Serena O'sullivan, azcentral, "Peoria PD: Child found in car at Circle K tests positive for opiates," 24 July 2019 The video showed what appeared to be an undeniable example of unrestrained brutality. Rafael Olmeda, sun-sentinel.com, "More cops caught on camera. But can you believe what you’re seeing?," 22 July 2019 Gabbard is doing a great service by placing the dangers of unrestrained militarism at the center of her campaign, but Sanders is the only candidate who regularly votes against the record military spending that makes this militarism possible. Colin Barrett, Harper's magazine, "Letters," 22 July 2019 Upon entering the area, Mom couldn’t help but cry out in unrestrained joy. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: San Diego’s attractions are a delicious adventure," 7 July 2019

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First Known Use of unrestrained

1531, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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unrestrained

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unrestrained

: not held in place by a belt, seat, device, etc.
: not controlled or limited

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