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.”

adj

Held back by no restraint or limit at all; completely unchecked.

"The crowd greeted the winning goal with unbridled joy."

"His unbridled ambition eventually cost him his friends."

How to use unbridled

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTotally uncontrolled or unrestrained, usually describing a strong emotion or drive.

Common pairings

unbridled enthusiasm unbridled ambition unbridled rage

Word forms

more unbridled comparative, most unbridled superlative

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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.

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.