Unrestrained
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unrestrained is an adjective meaning immoderate; not restrained or held in check; inordinate (literary).
Meaning
immoderate; not restrained or held in check; inordinate (literary).
More Meanings
- spontaneous, natural and informal; unconstrained
- Not subject to physical restraint.
- simple past and past participle of unrestrain
Example Sentences
Their meeting was one of unrestrained joy.
The party was a scene of unrestrained debauchery.
Managing unrestrained prisoners alone in any environment is inherently dangerous and should not be tolerated.
In an accident there will often be injuries, as people are unrestrained. But in the case of Sandilands, I don't think anyone would have foreseen the seven deaths and 62 injuries that occurred when the tram overturned [...].
Synonyms for unrestrained
Depending on context, synonyms include intemperate, lavish, wanton, devilish, excessive, extravagant.
Antonyms for unrestrained
Common opposites include moderate, restrained, forced, insincere, rigid, stiff.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unchecked, freewheeling, uncurbed, ungoverned, uncontrolled, unhindered.
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