unconstrained

adjective

un·​con·​strained ˌən-kən-ˈstrānd How to pronounce unconstrained (audio)
: not held back or constrained
unconstrained ambition
unconstrained expressions of grief
people unconstrained by financial worries

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This isn’t a question of value, obviously; Jokić might be worth double this in an unconstrained marketplace. John Hollinger, New York Times, 7 July 2025 In Northern Virginia, for example, a December study suggested that unconstrained data center growth is likely to increase power costs in the state by as much as $18 billion by 2040, with residential and other ratepaying customers sharing that cost due to the current ratepaying system. Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Barrett’s opinion for the Court warned of the dangers of an unconstrained judiciary. The Editors, National Review, 27 June 2025 The plan outlines three implementation phases: one over five years for faster improvements, one over 15 years to expand service and capacity and an unconstrained phase representing the full scope of potential improvements. Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unconstrained

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unconstrained was in the 14th century

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“Unconstrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconstrained. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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