Meaning & use
unfettered
Completely free from restriction, control, or any kind of restraint.
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The new law gave journalists unfettered access to government records.
Children played with unfettered joy on the first warm day of spring.
A note on using this word
Literally derived from 'fetter,' a chain that restrains movement; carries a strong, formal tone.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
restrictedconstrained
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