unrestrained

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adjective

un·​re·​strained ˌən-ri-ˈstrānd How to pronounce unrestrained (audio)
Synonyms of unrestrainednext
1
: not restrained : immoderate, uncontrolled
unrestrained proliferation of technology
2
: free of constraint : spontaneous
felt happy and unrestrained
unrestrainedly
ˌən-ri-ˈstrā-nəd-lē How to pronounce unrestrained (audio)
adverb
unrestrainedness
ˌən-ri-ˈstrā-nəd-nəs How to pronounce unrestrained (audio)
-ˈstrān(d)-nəs
noun

unrestrainedness

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noun

un·​restrainedness "+ How to pronounce unrestrainedness (audio)
: the quality or state of being unrestrained

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Examples of unrestrained in a Sentence

Adjective The child in the car accident was unrestrained. She was fined for driving with an unrestrained infant.
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For the first time in living memory, the arrival of a new technology has inspired apprehension, rather than unrestrained enthusiasm. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 7 July 2026 During the limited time the media could observe training, Pulisic looked to be unrestrained and moving freely. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 Alessi is unrestrained joy in tabletop form. — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026 Stood frozen to the backdrop of unrestrained exultation, Cholowsky — the presumptive top pick in July’s MLB Draft — gazed over the boy’s shoulder with a thousand-yard stare. — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrestrained

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1531, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1698, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unrestrained was in 1531

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“Unrestrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrestrained. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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unrestrained

adjective
un·​re·​strained ˌən-ri-ˈstrānd How to pronounce unrestrained (audio)
1
: not restrained : not held back
unrestrained praise for the political candidate
2
: free of outside forces or limits

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