Unbound Meaning in English

word

US

ənˈbaʊnd

un-BOUND

UK

ʌnbˈaʊnd

un-BOUND

Definition

Not tied up or not restricted; free from limits, bindings, or constraints. Can refer to something physically not fastened or metaphorically not controlled.

Usage & Nuances

More formal or literary; often used to describe something free from physical, legal, or metaphorical binding. Common in technical (computing, math) or poetic contexts. Not commonly used in daily conversation.

• Spanish: desatado - libre (de restricciones)
• Portuguese (BR): desatado - livre (de restrições)
• Portuguese (PT): desatado - livre (de restrições)
• Chinese (Simplified): 未被束缚的 - 自由的
• Chinese (Traditional): 未被束縛的 - 自由的
• Hindi: अबंधित - मुक्त
• Arabic: غير مقيد - حر
• Bengali: অবন্ধন - মুক্ত
• Russian: несвязанный - освобождённый
• Japanese: 束縛されていない - 解き放たれた
• Vietnamese: không bị ràng buộc - tự do
• Korean: 속박되지 않은 - 풀려난
• Turkish: bağlı olmayan - özgür
• Urdu: غیر مقید - آزاد
• Indonesian: tidak terikat - bebas

Example Sentences

The prisoner dreamed of being unbound.

basic

She left her hair unbound for the party.

basic

The pages of the old book were unbound.

basic

In moments of inspiration, her imagination felt completely unbound.

natural

This kind of energy is unbound by traditional rules.

natural

Some artists prefer to be unbound by expectations.

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