unrestrained

[ uhn-ri-streynd ]

adjective

1. not restrained restrained or controlled; uncontrolled or uncontrollable:

   the unrestrained birthrate in some countries.

   Synonyms: unrepressed, unchecked, excessive, unbridled

2. not constrained; spontaneous:

   unrestrained laughter.

unrestrained

/ ˌʌnrɪˈstreɪnɪdlɪ; ˌʌnrɪˈstreɪnd /

adjective

1. not restrained or checked; free or natural

Derived Forms

• unrestrainedly, adverb

Other Words From

• un·re·strain·ed·ly [uhn-ri-, strey, -nid-lee], adverb
• unre·strained·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unrestrained¹

First recorded in 1580–90; un- ¹ + restrained

Related Words

• exaggerated
• impotent
• indiscriminate
• intemperate
• lawless
• limitless
• profligate
• rampant
• spontaneous
• unbridled
• unchecked
• uncontrolled
• unhampered
• uninhibited
• unlimited
• unrestricted