UNRESTRAINED Synonyms: 178 Similar and Opposite Words

unrestrained

adjective

ˌən-ri-ˈstrānd

Definition of unrestrained

as in relaxed

not bound by rigid standards he homeschooled his children because he believed that they would do best in an unrestrained learning environment

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as in loose

not bound, confined, or detained by force unrestrained dogs

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as in emotional

showing feeling freely very reserved when she's around strangers, but quite unrestrained in the company of friends

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as in rampant

showing no signs of being under control unrestrained laughter that had been fueled by a liberal dose of alcohol

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Recent Examples of unrestrained The wild woods, in all their unrestrained glory, came to serve as the theatre in which the fears and preoccupations of medieval society might play out in wolves’ clothing. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 El-Sayed is also seeking to be the first Muslim senator at a time when some Republicans are fomenting unrestrained Islamophobia. — Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 For the first time in living memory, the arrival of a new technology has inspired apprehension, rather than unrestrained enthusiasm. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 7 July 2026 During the limited time the media could observe training, Pulisic looked to be unrestrained and moving freely. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrestrained

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Adjective

Discover the Region of Valencia, where every experience invites you to embrace the relaxed rhythm of Mediterranean life.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
The relaxed but sophisticated style is eye-catching and sleek, but not too stuffy.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of relaxed

Adjective

Stronger downdraft winds and loose, dry soil can impact how much dust is lifted into the air.

— Brandi D. Addison, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The Markeyverse — a loose network of meme accounts run by young progressives that Markey credited for his last election victory — has diminished.

— Laura Beveridge, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of loose

Adjective

The extremely soapy, enjoyably satirical true-life drama chronicles love, rampant betrayal and a brazen murder plot through three decades of the iconic Gucci fashion house.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
The federal government first created tax incentives for companies to implement employee ownership in the 1970s when stagflation was rampant and Washington wanted to generate more retirement assets for working Americans.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of rampant

Adjective

Thickness, though, is not always an option—optical films have to stay clear, protective layers on aircraft have to stay light and flexible, and the barriers on outdoor electronics are thin by design.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Soft loafers are also resonating for their lightweight, flexible construction and polished look without sacrificing comfort.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

With a bogey-free 66 on Saturday, Scheffler moved into a tie for third heading into the final round at East Lake, three shots behind leader Viktor Hovland.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
But markets are showing some signs of fatigue, after absorbing the flood of debt in such a short time, S&P Global warned last month, pointing out that hyperscalers are paying a higher premium compared with yields on risk-free bonds.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of free

Adjective

Cuts to the former could sink them, while allowing the latter to go on uninhibited could put patients and payers underwater.

— Daniel Payne, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026
Directed by Martin Scorsese and set in the late 80s and early 90s, the movie starred Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, an uninhibited young stockbroker who becomes enamored by the excess and ruthlessness of Wall Street.

— Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Definition of uninhibited

Adjective

Removing all the deer would actually increase fire risk by allowing brush to grow uncontrolled, according to Hahn.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The spacecraft started tumbling uncontrolled after launch, forcing NASA to abandon the mission.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Aug. 2026

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