Word
unrestrained
Phoneticsun·re·strained, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌənɹiˈstɹeɪnd/
UK/ˌʌnɹɪstɹˈeɪnd/
Definition
adj. not limited by rules, control, or fear. You use this to describe something that is free to move or act as it wants.
adj. not limited or controlled by external forces, rules, or physical barriers. Often describes a lack of inhibition or a state of being unimpeded.
Examples
“The dog ran unrestrained across the open field.”
“The committee expressed concern about the unrestrained growth of the city's population and its impact on local resources.”
“In an unrestrained market, prices are determined solely by the forces of supply and demand without any intervention from the government or regulatory bodies.”
Examples
simple
“The dog ran unrestrained across the open field.”
contextual
“The committee expressed concern about the unrestrained growth of the city's population and its impact on local resources.”
complex
“In an unrestrained market, prices are determined solely by the forces of supply and demand without any intervention from the government or regulatory bodies.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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