# unbridled

/ənˈbɹaɪdəɫd/ (US) · /ʌnbɹˈaɪdəld/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unbridled
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

to release something from a physical or mental control. You use this when you want to describe something that is no longer being held back or stopped.

For teachers: to release from a physical or mental constraint; to allow something to proceed without restriction. Often used in the passive voice to describe the removal of a barrier.

## Examples

- The government decided to unbridled the flow of information.
- The new policy aims to unbridled the creative potential of young artists by removing strict licensing requirements.
- By unbridled the strict regulations that had previously stifled the market, the country saw a sudden surge in innovation and competition among local manufacturers.

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