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unbridled

un·bri·dled
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-brahyd-ld]
    • /ʌnˈbraɪd ld/
    • /ʌnˈbraɪ.dl̩d/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-brahyd-ld]
    • /ʌnˈbraɪd ld/

Definitions of unbridled word

  • adjective unbridled not controlled or restrained: unbridled enthusiasm. 1
  • adjective unbridled not fitted with a bridle. 1
  • verb with object unbridled to remove the bridle from (a horse, mule, etc.). 1
  • verb with object unbridled to free from restraint. 1
  • adjective unbridled not restrained 1
  • adjective unbridled horse: not wearing a harness 1

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Origin of unbridled

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English unbrydled. See un-1, bridled

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Parts of speech for Unbridled

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unbridled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for unbridled

adj unbridled

  • anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
  • immoderate — not moderate; exceeding just or reasonable limits; excessive; extreme.
  • impetuous — of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive: an impetuous decision; an impetuous person.
  • in-continent — unable to restrain natural discharges or evacuations of urine or feces.
  • intemperate — given to or characterized by excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.

adjective unbridled

  • wild — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.

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