UNBOUNDED Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

unbounded

adjective

ˌən-ˈbau̇n-dəd

Definition of unbounded

as in infinite

being or seeming to be without limits the unbounded enthusiasm shown by the new club members

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showing no signs of being under control unbounded terror that was caused by the simultaneous detonation of seven car bombs around the city

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Recent Examples of unbounded The categorical slipperiness of concrete finds its echo in the unbounded experience of the building from within. — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 The general movement towards unbounded freedom of expression in liberal societies still meets legal, cultural, or social restrictions on the morality of artworks. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 This fashion show is proof of what becomes possible when rigorous education meets unbounded creativity and a testament to our commitment to shaping the next generation of fashion’s most original voices. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 As the visionary figure, Bambaataa brought the sampling ethos to the music as well as an Afrocentric philosophy, a way of living unbounded by the earthly confines of whatever America had been or would become. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbounded

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For one thing, social media has gotten far less social since the advent of engagement algorithms and infinite scroll.

— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Christ Jesus revealed the true nature of God as infinite good and the true nature of His children as spiritual, reflecting God’s qualities.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of infinite

Adjective

In fact, the recent regulations from the Treasury Department do little to hide the exclusion and theft rampant in the program.

— Denise Forte, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026
At the same time, Sanaa sympathized with the police, who were far outnumbered by vandals, many of them young men from France’s poorest suburbs, where youth unemployment is rampant.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of rampant

Adjective

Most of the work of recovery is about treating whatever is causing people to escape their lives into endless scrolling and stimulation, Kardaras says.

— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
To help banish the endless procrastination, National Geographic’s 2027 list of 25 must-visit destinations for the year ahead is one of its most timely and experience-driven recommendations yet.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of endless

Adjective

Trump has staked his political capital on the AI industry’s success, saying its unbridled development is key to winning the AI race against China.

— Garance Burke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Duncombe’s friends remember her sunny spirit, boisterous and infectious laugh, unbridled optimism and passion for new experiences.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of unbridled

Adjective

Weapons, on the other hand, need a much higher concentration—90 percent—to spark an uncontrolled reaction.

— Nick Bockelman, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Causes may include uncontrolled high blood pressure, trauma from a fall or accident, or overtreatment of blood thinners.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

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