unbridled
adjective
un·bri·dled
ˌən-ˈbrī-dᵊld 
1
formal + literary
: unrestrained
unbridled enthusiasm
live in an area of unbridled development
2
formal + literary
: not confined by a bridle
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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The former pro has been a welcome addition to head coach Raymond Davis’ staff, who said his unbridled enthusiasm for coaching has made a huge impact on his team.
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Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The idea that this response would be enough to temper the political fallout from Operation Metro Surge is a sign of the unbridled impunity that reigns in the White House.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
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—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
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Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The idea that this response would be enough to temper the political fallout from Operation Metro Surge is a sign of the unbridled impunity that reigns in the White House.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
To stand up to the unbridled luxury of this re-edition, Krigler created a new bottle for the 45 ml offering.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Unbridled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbridled. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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unbridled
adjective
un·bri·dled
ˌən-ˈbrīd-ᵊld
: unrestrained, ungoverned
unbridled enthusiasm
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