Meaning & use

unrestrained

adjective·Everyday

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Not controlled or held back; unchecked.

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Unrestrained laughter filled the room after the joke.

Critics warned against unrestrained government spending.

A note on using this word

Can describe emotions, behavior, or policy, always implying a lack of any limiting force.

Words with a similar meaning

uncontrolleduncheckedunbridled

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Words with an opposite meaning

restrainedcontrolled

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