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Definition of unbridled

unbridled

/ʌnˈbraɪ.dəld/
un · bri · dled
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• adjective

1

Not controlled, restrained, or kept in check (especially of strong emotions, desires, or behavior).

Example

"The young artist approached her first solo exhibition with unbridled enthusiasm."

2

Not wearing a bridle or having had the bridle removed (of a horse or other draft animal).

Example

"The unbridled horses grazed peacefully in the open meadow after the morning ride."

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• Nearby Words

unbreathable
unbridgeable
unbridged
unbridled
unbriefed
unbroken
unbrotherly

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century, the word combines the privative prefix 'un-' with 'bridled', from the Old English 'bridel' (a horse's headgear). Its primary modern sense is a direct equestrian metaphor likening intense emotions or appetites to a horse running free without a bit or reins.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unbridled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unbridled
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