unbounded

[ uhn-boun-did ]

adjective

1. having no limits, borders, or bounds. bound.

   Synonyms: immeasurable, infinite, vast, immense, limitless

2. unrestrained; uncontrolled:

   unbounded enthusiasm.

   Synonyms: unconfined, immoderate

unbounded

/ ʌnˈbaʊndɪd /

adjective

1. having no boundaries or limits

Derived Forms

• unˈboundedness, noun
• unˈboundedly, adverb

Other Words From

• un·bounded·ly adverb
• un·bounded·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbounded¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ¹ + bound ³ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

It is a great big plan from a great big man in a great big movie, one whose sincerity is finally as moving as its unbounded artistic ambition.

From New York Times

Jackson appeared more concerned that if presidents were in fact shielded by immunity, they would be unbounded by the law and could turn the Oval Office into what she described as “the seat of criminality.”

From Seattle Times

But even if the president’s literal power is limited, his or her power to inspire the people is unbounded.

From Seattle Times

The appeals court declared that no president has the “unbounded authority to commit crimes.”

From Seattle Times

The D.C. appellate court noted that accepting citizen Trump’s claim that a president has “unbounded authority to commit crimes” would “neutralize the most fundamental check on executive power — the recognition and implementation of election results.”

From Salon