unbounded

adjective

un·​bound·​ed ˌən-ˈbau̇n-dəd How to pronounce unbounded (audio)
Synonyms of unboundednext
1
: having no limit
unbounded enthusiasm/joy
2
: unrestrained, uncontrolled
unboundedness noun

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the unbounded enthusiasm shown by the new club members unbounded terror that was caused by the simultaneous detonation of seven car bombs around the city
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Growing under those figures, Cronin became a fiery leader with unbounded love for his players. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026 Peter’s confidence in himself was unbounded. — Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 Perfectionism is unbounded because something can always go wrong, and any project subjected to that question long enough will eventually die. — Annette Logan-Parker, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Consider this evilmeister’s brazen acts of treason and revenge, unbounded deceit, swinish immorality and negative role modeling. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbounded

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First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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unbounded

adjective
un·​bound·​ed ˌən-ˈbau̇n-dəd How to pronounce unbounded (audio)
: having no bounds or limits
unbounded space
unbounded enthusiasm
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