unbounded

adjective

ˌən-ˈbau̇n-dəd How to pronounce unbounded (audio)
Definition of unboundednext
1
as in infinite
being or seeming to be without limits the unbounded enthusiasm shown by the new club members

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2
as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control unbounded terror that was caused by the simultaneous detonation of seven car bombs around the city

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Recent Examples of unbounded The categorical slipperiness of concrete finds its echo in the unbounded experience of the building from within. — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 The general movement towards unbounded freedom of expression in liberal societies still meets legal, cultural, or social restrictions on the morality of artworks. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 This fashion show is proof of what becomes possible when rigorous education meets unbounded creativity and a testament to our commitment to shaping the next generation of fashion’s most original voices. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 As the visionary figure, Bambaataa brought the sampling ethos to the music as well as an Afrocentric philosophy, a way of living unbounded by the earthly confines of whatever America had been or would become. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbounded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbounded
  1. infinite
  2. rampant
  3. endless
  4. unbridled
  5. uncontrolled
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  • If Fielder is again playing a version of himself here, Holmes seems to be offering near infinite versions of herself up for examination, like a set of unblinking reflections in a hall of funhouse mirrors.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
  • More emails, more notifications, more infinite feeds — the steady drip of data spells doom for the overstimulated American.
    — Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of infinite
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  • Yet, we’re told by this administration that non-citizen voting is rampant and must be eradicated.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Co-existence with extraterrestrials has seen humans revert to old habits of prejudice and apartheid; crime and corruption are rampant as ever; pop-up ads now irksomely manifest as holograms in your personal space.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of rampant
Adjective
  • What to do nearby The possibilities (and activities) are endless.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Residents enjoy a Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole golf course, miles of hiking and biking trails, tennis and pickleball courts, and endless opportunities on Lake Keowee, including boating, swimming, or simply quiet moments on the water.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of endless
Adjective
  • Trump has staked his political capital on the AI industry’s success, saying its unbridled development is key to winning the AI race against China.
    — Garance Burke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Duncombe’s friends remember her sunny spirit, boisterous and infectious laugh, unbridled optimism and passion for new experiences.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of unbridled
Adjective
  • Causes may include uncontrolled high blood pressure, trauma from a fall or accident, or overtreatment of blood thinners.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The International Court of Justice (ICJ) could help stop the uncontrolled proliferation of satellites in Earth orbit, which threatens to erase stars from the sky, astronomers hope.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Unbounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbounded. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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