unbridled
|un-brid-led|
B2
/ʌnˈbraɪdld/
uncontrolled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unbridled' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unbridlen,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'bridlen' meant 'to restrain or control.'
Historical Evolution
'unbridlen' transformed into the modern English word 'unbridled' through the process of dropping the '-en' suffix.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not restrained by a bridle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not controlled or restrained.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not controlled or restrained; unrestrained.
Her unbridled enthusiasm was contagious.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 23:51