unbounded

adjective

un·​bound·​ed ˌən-ˈbau̇n-dəd How to pronounce unbounded (audio)
Synonyms of unboundednext
1
: having no limit
unbounded enthusiasm/joy
2
unboundedness noun

Examples of unbounded in a Sentence

the unbounded enthusiasm shown by the new club members unbounded terror that was caused by the simultaneous detonation of seven car bombs around the city
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After all, Wilson’s admiration for his real-life blues singer, determined to exploit every second of her brief window of power over the inept white establishment, was unbounded. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 Consider this evilmeister’s brazen acts of treason and revenge, unbounded deceit, swinish immorality and negative role modeling. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026 Peter’s confidence in himself was unbounded. Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 The mantra presents the image of a ripe cucumber becoming untethered from its vine, evoking a deep desire for liberation from the physical world—a strong yearning for an unbounded, eternal, and therefore immortal condition. Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbounded

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unbounded was in 1565

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“Unbounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbounded. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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unbounded

adjective
un·​bound·​ed ˌən-ˈbau̇n-dəd How to pronounce unbounded (audio)
: having no bounds or limits
unbounded space
unbounded enthusiasm
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