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Definition of unrestrained

unrestrained

/ˌʌnrɪˈstreɪnd/
un · re · strained
Adverb:unrestrainedly
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• adjective

1

Not restricted, controlled, or held back in expression, emotion, or behavior; exuberant or immoderate.

Example

"The children greeted the surprise puppy with unrestrained joy and laughter."

2

Not physically fastened, secured, or held in place (especially of a vehicle passenger not wearing a seat belt or a pet without a leash).

Example

"Safety regulations strictly prohibit transporting unrestrained pets in the back of an open truck."

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• Rhymes for unrestrained

• Nearby Words

unrestful
unrestored
unrestrainable
unrestrained
unrestrainedly
unrestricted
unretire

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the English prefix 'un-' (not) and 'restrained', the past participle of 'restrain', which derives via Old French from Latin 'restringere', meaning 'to bind back or hold fast'.

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