unrestrained
adjective
un·re·strained ˌən-ri-ˈstrānd 
1
: not restrained : immoderate, uncontrolled
unrestrained proliferation of technology
2
: free of constraint : spontaneous
felt happy and unrestrained
unrestrainedly
ˌən-ri-ˈstrā-nəd-lē
adverb unrestrainedness
ˌən-ri-ˈstrā-nəd-nəs
noun -ˈstrān(d)-nəs
Synonyms
- easygoing
- flexible
- lax
- loose
- relaxed
- slack
- unrestricted
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Example Sentences
The child in the car accident was unrestrained. She was fined for driving with an unrestrained infant.
Recent Examples on the Web His calls caught the attention of her unrestrained dog, prompting it to bark and charge toward him. 
Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 While the inflexibility of DeFi protects it from the boom bubble cycle and constrains it in a bubble, CeFi is exposed by the flexibility of the human element in a crash but unrestrained in a boom. Clem Chambers, Forbes, 18 July 2022 There is unrestrained stupidity and there is grace. San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2022 Whatever the case, Orban’s rhetoric now is a sign of an ideologue who is increasingly unrestrained on the world stage. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022 Joseph Hatz, 86, of the 800 block of South Hawthorne Avenue, Elmhurst, was cited for having an unrestrained animal. Graydon Megan, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2022 Once the jail opens later this year, someone sitting here, waiting for their turn to be called to a booking counter, will already have been searched, unrestrained and wearing their street clothes. Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 13 July 2022 Cox was in the back of a police transport van in handcuffs and unrestrained when Officer Oscar Diaz, who was driving, made a sudden stop to avoid a crash. Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2022 But this seems less like some grand Saban plan and more a bout of unrestrained bitterness from a coach who just lost a national title to one of his former assistants in Georgia’s Kirby Smart and now sees another one beating him in recruiting. Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 19 May 2022 See More
Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 While the inflexibility of DeFi protects it from the boom bubble cycle and constrains it in a bubble, CeFi is exposed by the flexibility of the human element in a crash but unrestrained in a boom. Clem Chambers, Forbes, 18 July 2022 There is unrestrained stupidity and there is grace. San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2022 Whatever the case, Orban’s rhetoric now is a sign of an ideologue who is increasingly unrestrained on the world stage. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022 Joseph Hatz, 86, of the 800 block of South Hawthorne Avenue, Elmhurst, was cited for having an unrestrained animal. Graydon Megan, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2022 Once the jail opens later this year, someone sitting here, waiting for their turn to be called to a booking counter, will already have been searched, unrestrained and wearing their street clothes. Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 13 July 2022 Cox was in the back of a police transport van in handcuffs and unrestrained when Officer Oscar Diaz, who was driving, made a sudden stop to avoid a crash. Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2022 But this seems less like some grand Saban plan and more a bout of unrestrained bitterness from a coach who just lost a national title to one of his former assistants in Georgia’s Kirby Smart and now sees another one beating him in recruiting. Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 19 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1531, in the meaning defined at sense 1
unrestrained
adjective
1
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- relaxed
- flexible
- unrestricted
- careless
- sloppy
- easygoing
- slack
- loose
- lax
- irresponsible
- negligent
- lazy
- heedless
- neglectful
- slovenly
- slipshod
- derelict
- remiss
- sloven
- unfussy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- severe
- rigid
- restrained
- strict
- harsh
- rigorous
- hard
- stern
- restricted
- tight
- careful
- constrained
- conscientious
- exact
- scrupulous
- meticulous
- inflexible
- fussy
- painstaking
- punctilious
- implacable
2
as in loose
not bound, confined, or detained by force unrestrained dogs Synonyms & Similar Words
- loose
- free
- unconfined
- unbound
- escaped
- at liberty
- unfettered
- at large
- footloose
- unleashed
- clear
- undone
- unchained
- uncaged
- unfastened
- untied
- disengaged
- unanchored
- uncaught
- unbolted
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- restrained
- confined
- bound
- unfree
- caught
- imprisoned
- caged
- enclosed
- inclosed
- fettered
- chained
- leashed
- bolted
- anchored
- immured
- tied
- penned
- manacled
- fastened
- kidnapped
- shackled
- kidnaped
3
as in uninhibited
showing feeling freely very reserved when she's around strangers, but quite unrestrained in the company of friends Synonyms & Similar Words
- uninhibited
- emotional
- unreserved
- effusive
- affectionate
- loving
- demonstrative
- outgoing
- passionate
- expansive
- feeling
- touchy-feely
- intense
- theatrical
- melodramatic
- warm
- sensitive
- histrionic
- dramatic
- outspoken
- gushy
- gushing
- mawkish
- sentimental
- maudlin
- communicative
- extroverted
- theatric
- frank
- mushy
- blunt
- schmaltzy
- soulful
- hyperemotional
- candid
- extraverted
- plain
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- restrained
- inhibited
- constrained
- reserved
- unemotional
- undemonstrative
- silent
- quiet
- reticent
- modest
- bashful
- shy
- unconcerned
- indifferent
- retiring
- dispassionate
- introverted
- detached
- taciturn
- phlegmatic
- aloof
- impassive
- stolid
- cold
- unfeeling
- unfriendly
- emotionless
- icy
- glacial
- frigid
- self-directed
- chilly
- hard-edged
- hard-hearted
- hard-boiled
4
as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control unrestrained laughter that had been fueled by a liberal dose of alcohol Synonyms & Similar Words
- rampant
- uncontrolled
- unbridled
- unhindered
- unbounded
- unchecked
- runaway
- unhampered
- abandoned
- intemperate
- uncontrollable
- uninhibited
- raw
- ungovernable
- riotous
- barbaric
- wild
- hog wild
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- controlled
- restrained
- constrained
- hampered
- checked
- hindered
- governed
- temperate
- moderate
- curbed
- bridled
- tempered