Unfettered Meaning in English

word

US

ənˈfɛtɝd

uhn-FET-erd

UK

ʌnfˈɛtəd

un-FET-uhd

Definition

Not restricted or controlled by anything; completely free.

Usage & Nuances

'Unfettered' is formal and common in academic, legal, or political contexts, especially for ideas, markets, or rights (e.g., 'unfettered access', 'unfettered power'). Rare in daily speech. Often suggests the absence of limits where some are usually expected.

• Spanish: sin restricciones - libre
• Portuguese (BR): desimpedido - livre (sem restrições)
• Portuguese (PT): desimpedido - livre (sem restrições)
• Chinese (Simplified): 不受限制的 - 自由的
• Chinese (Traditional): 不受限制的 - 自由的
• Hindi: बिना रोक-टोक के - स्वतन्त्र
• Arabic: غير مقيَّد - حر
• Bengali: অপ্রাপ্য বাধা - নিঃশর্ত মুক্ত
• Russian: неограниченный - несдерживаемый
• Japanese: 制約のない - 束縛されない
• Vietnamese: không bị giới hạn - tự do hoàn toàn
• Korean: 제한 없는 - 구속받지 않는
• Turkish: sınırsız - kısıtlanmamış
• Urdu: بے روک ٹوک - غیر محدود
• Indonesian: tanpa batas - bebas sepenuhnya

Example Sentences

He enjoys unfettered freedom in his work.

basic

The new laws allow unfettered trade between countries.

basic

The artist prefers an unfettered creative process.

basic

Investors are worried about unfettered capitalism leading to bigger problems.

natural

The company promised unfettered access to its online resources.

natural

Thanks to remote work, her schedule is now almost unfettered.

natural