unbridled — not controlled or restrained; uncontrolled
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not controlled or restrained; uncontrolled
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈbraɪdld/
Example Sentences
- His unbridled love for chicken made him open three fried chicken shops in one block.
- The dictator's unbridled power led to the country's economic collapse.
- She showed unbridled excitement when she found out her favorite idol was coming to town.
unbridled
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈbraɪdld/]
not controlled or restrained; uncontrolled
The crowd erupted in unbridled joy when their team won the championship.
The horse ran with unbridled energy after the bridle came loose, charging freely across the open field. (Think: UNBRIDLED = UN + BRIDLED → BRIDLE = a device used to control a horse.)
His unbridled enthusiasm made him feel entitled to celebrate, and he was absolutely delighted when the team won.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'un-' (not) combined with 'bridled', the past participle of 'bridle' (to put a bridle on a horse, or to restrain). The word 'bridle' comes from Old English 'bridel', related to Old High German 'britil', ultimately from a root meaning to bind or twist.
Breakdown
un- (not) + bridle (restrain, from Old English bridel meaning horse's restraint) + -ed (adjective suffix) = unbridled (unrestrained)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His unbridled love for chicken made him open three fried chicken shops in one block.”
“The dictator's unbridled power led to the country's economic collapse.”
“She showed unbridled excitement when she found out her favorite idol was coming to town.”
“The CEO's unbridled greed for money resulted in multiple scandals.”
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