adj
unbridled
Unbridled (adj) means Held back by no restraint or limit at all; completely unchecked. Example: “The crowd greeted the winning goal with unbridled joy.”
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Held back by no restraint or limit at all; completely unchecked.
"His contempt was totally unbridled, as though my goal was a personal affront to him and all humanity."
— Sean Dooley, The Big Twitch (2005)
"She jumped into the project with unbridled enthusiasm."
"The crowd greeted the winning goal with unbridled joy."
"His unbridled ambition eventually cost him his friends."
"Postecoglou, who said he would "never be a clown" in his pre-match address, brought smiles and unbridled joy to the faces of the 15,000 official, and many unofficial, Tottenham fans in Bilbao's San Mames Stadium."
— Simon Stone, Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Manchester United (2025)
How to use unbridled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTotally uncontrolled or unrestrained, usually describing a strong emotion or drive.
Common pairings
unbridled enthusiasm
unbridled ambition
unbridled rage
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unbridled
- Superlative
- most unbridled
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The crowd greeted the winning goal with _____ joy.
Etymology
From un- + bridled — a bridle controls a horse, so "unbridled" originally meant a horse with no bridle on, free to run wherever it liked.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unbridled” mean?
The word “unbridled” means held back by no restraint or limit at all; completely unchecked. In plain terms, totally uncontrolled or unrestrained, usually describing a strong emotion or drive.
How do you use “unbridled” in a sentence?
Here is “unbridled” used in a sentence: “The crowd greeted the winning goal with unbridled joy.”
What part of speech is “unbridled”?
“Unbridled” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of unbridled?
"unbridled" (adj) means held back by no restraint or limit at all; completely unchecked.
