unbound

[ uhn-bound ]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of unbind.

adjective

1. not bound, as a book.
2. free; not attached, as by a chemical bond:

   unbound electrons.

unbound

/ ʌnˈbaʊnd /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of unbind

adjective

1. (of a book) not bound within a cover
2. not restrained or tied down by bonds
3. (of a morpheme) able to form a word by itself; free

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbound¹

before 900; (adj.) Middle English unbounde, unbunden, Old English unbunden; un- ¹, bound ¹

Example Sentences

“It’s absolutely essential that Democrats have majorities and that we continue to do vigorous oversight and if necessary, hold him accountable again, because the Supreme Court has decided that he is unbound, unshackled by criminal law,” Schiff said.

From Los Angeles Times

But once he releases his delegates, they would be unbound by his wishes, meaning any number of candidates can try to win a majority of more than 4,500 voting party delegates.

From Los Angeles Times

State Party Chairman John Wiik told the AP that although the 29 delegates are technically unbound, there is “no doubt who the next President will be,” referring to Trump.

From Seattle Times

Montana’s 31 unbound delegates are not tied to primary results.

From Seattle Times

New Mexico’s 22 unbound delegates are not tied to primary results.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• boundless
• continuous
• endless
• eternal
• incessant
• limitless
• long-winded
• never-ending
• perpetual
• protracted