# unrestrained

/ˌənɹiˈstɹeɪnd/ (US) · /ˌʌnɹɪstɹˈeɪnd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unrestrained
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

not limited by rules, control, or fear. You use this to describe something that is free to move or act as it wants.

For teachers: 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.

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