adj
unrestrained
Unrestrained (adj) means not held back or controlled; excessive or unchecked. Example: “His unrestrained spending put the company in debt.”
adj
1
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."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unrestrained
- Superlative
- most unrestrained
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Etymology
From un- ("not") plus restrained.
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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.
