adj

unrestrained

Unrestrained (adj) means not held back or controlled; excessive or unchecked. Example: “His unrestrained spending put the company in debt.”

adj

Not held back or controlled; excessive or unchecked.

"His unrestrained spending put the company in debt."

"The crowd erupted in unrestrained joy at the final whistle."

Free, natural, and without formality or inhibition.

"Her unrestrained laughter filled the whole room."

"The dancers moved with unrestrained energy."

How to Use Unrestrained

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot held in check — either in a negative sense (excessive, reckless) or a positive one (free, uninhibited).

Common pairings

unrestrained joy unrestrained spending unrestrained laughter

Word Forms

more unrestrained comparative, most unrestrained superlative

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Etymology

From un- ("not") plus restrained.

Rhymes for unrestrained

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “unrestrained” mean?

The word “unrestrained” means not held back or controlled; excessive or unchecked. In plain terms, not held in check — either in a negative sense (excessive, reckless) or a positive one (free, uninhibited).

How do you use “unrestrained” in a sentence?

Here is “unrestrained” used in a sentence: “His unrestrained spending put the company in debt.”

What part of speech is “unrestrained”?

“Unrestrained” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “unrestrained” have?

“Unrestrained” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not held back or controlled; excessive or unchecked.