unbounded

adjective

ˌən-ˈbau̇n-dəd How to pronounce unbounded (audio)
Definition of unboundednext
1
as in infinite
being or seeming to be without limits the unbounded enthusiasm shown by the new club members

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2
as in rampant
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 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 After all, Wilson’s admiration for his real-life blues singer, determined to exploit every second of her brief window of power over the inept white establishment, was unbounded. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 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 April Fools' Day pranks gone wrong In modern times, with the unbounded reach of social media, companies and brands have used April Fools' Day as a way to get some attention – despite the potential for the prank to backfire. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbounded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbounded
  1. infinite
  2. rampant
  3. endless
  4. unbridled
  5. uncontrolled
Adjective
  • The novel is about a lifestyle influencer who’s forced to relive her own day-in-the-life vlog in an infinite time loop.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The states claim that Meta’s infinite scroll, autoplay, notifications, likes and recommendation systems are designed to keep young people engaged, similar to the way ingredients in tobacco can hook smokers.
    — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of infinite
Adjective
  • The data centers that power artificial intelligence are being built at a rampant pace, and are spurring resistance all over the country.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In at least one instance, a guard was convicted of rampant abuse over roughly a decade and sentenced to 224 years in prison.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of rampant
Adjective
  • Doomscrolling on an iPhone, firing endless questions at ChatGPT, or streaming a 4K film on Netflix on your laptop – behind these modern life conveniences lies a high-stakes contest between two Asian technology powers.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • When the bros hit the road on their seemingly endless Burning Up run, Magnus will be tagging along as opening act on select dates.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of endless
Adjective
  • The filmmakers sensitively tell this story of unbridled hope followed by despair.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Americans distrust unbridled power and will support Democrats simply to restore a check on the president.
    — Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of unbridled
Adjective
  • The Carlisle airport is uncontrolled airport, meaning there is no air traffic control tower or controllers on site.
    — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • According to a news release, the project reduces the risk of an uncontrolled channel change caused by decades of erosion near the confluence of the Arkansas and White rivers.
    — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncontrolled

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“Unbounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbounded. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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