unbridled

CEFRC1

/əˈnbraɪdəld/

adjective

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01
adjective
Not controlled or limited.
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adjective
Extra detail
Without restraint or limit.

Examples

Rasputin went down in history for unbridled sex.
She has an unbridled passion for apricot juice.

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Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses: 3
Parts of speech: 1
Citations: 5

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adjective

Extra meaning

Not fitted with a bridle.

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In context

She jumped into the project with unbridled enthusiasm.
an unbridled horse
unbridled capitalism

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The crowd's blank enthusiasm caused them to break through the barriers and rush the stage.

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In a very precise voice, Miss Marley said to Jasper, "No, Jasper, I would never submit myself to the unbridled transports of passion."
1938, Norman Lindsay, Age of Consent, 1st Australian edition, Sydney, N.S.W.: Ure Smith, published 1962, →OCLC, page 128
The doctor now interposed, and prevented the effects of a wrath which was kindling between Jones and Thwackum; after which the former gave a loose to mirth, sang two or three amorous songs, and fell into every frantic disorder which unbridled joy is apt to inspire […]
1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, volume (please specify |volume=I to VI), London: A[ndrew] Millar, […], →OCLC
Unbridled competition between the different means of transport is eliminated by a licensing system, to which all transport concerns, whether by land or water, are subjected for both regular and occasional transport.
1962 March, J. M. Tolson, “The Netherlands Railways today—I: The economic development of the Netherlands Railways”, in Modern Railways, page 170
His contempt was totally unbridled, as though my goal was a personal affront to him and all humanity.
2005, Sean Dooley, The Big Twitch, Sydney: Allen and Unwin, page 131
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.
2025 May 21, Simon Stone, “Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Manchester United”, in BBC Sport

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Origin

adjective

From un- + bridled.

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adjective

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The crowd's blank— enthusiasm caused them to break through the barriers and rush the stage.

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adjective

The crowd's blank enthusiasm caused them to break through the barriers and rush the stage.