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unbound

[uhn-bound] / ʌnˈbaʊnd /
ADJECTIVE
exempt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
immune
STRONG
absolved clear cleared discharged excepted excluded excused favored free liberated privileged released spared walked
WEAK
beat the rap let go let off not liable not responsible not subject off the hook outside set apart special unchecked unrestrained unrestricted unshackled void of
Antonyms
STRONG
hindered prevented
WEAK
accountable answerable liable nonexempt responsible
ADJECTIVE
interminable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boundless continuous endless eternal incessant limitless long-winded never-ending perpetual protracted
WEAK
boring ceaseless constant day-and-night dragged out dull everlasting immeasurable interminate long long-drawn-out looped no end of no end to on a treadmill permanent spun out strung-out timeless unceasing uninterrupted unlimited wearisome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
brief ceasing ending ephemeral halting intermittent interrupted limited stopping temporary terminable transient
WEAK
bounded finite
ADJECTIVE
loose
Synonyms
STRONGEST
baggy lax relaxed sloppy
STRONG
clear detached disconnected easy floating free hanging liberated limp loosened released separate slack slackened unbolted unbuttoned unclasped undone unfastened unhinged unhooked unlocked unpinned untied
WEAK
apart asunder at large flabby flaccid insecure movable not fitting unattached uncaged unconfined unconnected unfettered unlatched unrestrained unrestricted unsecured unshackled wobbly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
strict tight
STRONG
hindered rigid stiff
WEAK
constrained restricted taut
ADJECTIVE
relaxed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
detached easy
STRONG
clear disconnected escaped floating free hanging liberated limp loosened released separate slack slackened unbolted unbuttoned unclasped undone unfastened unhinged unhooked unlocked unpinned untied
WEAK
apart asunder at large baggy flabby flaccid insecure lax movable not fitting sloppy unattached uncaged unconfined unconnected unfettered unlatched unrestrained unrestricted unsecured unshackled wobbly
Antonyms
STRONG
connected hindered joined rigid sane stiff
ADJECTIVE
unconfined
Synonyms
WEAK
apart asunder at large at liberty baggy clear detached disconnected easy escaped flabby flaccid floating free free as a bird hanging insecure lax liberated limp loosened movable not fitting on the loose relaxed released separate slack slackened sloppy unattached unbolted unbuttoned uncaged unclasped unconnected undone unfastened unfettered unhinged unhooked unlatched unlocked unpinned unrestrained unrestricted unsecured unshackled untied wobbly
ADJECTIVE
untied
Synonyms
STRONG
free loose

Example Sentences

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Clemency is a plea, unbound by the structure and procedural limitations of the law.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

His scores, with their inherent rigor and overt religiosity, seemingly simple structure and patient exposition, conjure a world both foundational and unbound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

They are elected as unbound delegates, meaning they are not obligated to vote for any particular candidate at the convention.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2024

The trial is the latest in the legal jeopardy, including 91 felony counts, facing a man who sees himself as unbound by convention.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2024

Behind her followed the other two enchantresses, also in flapping night robes, their hair unbound and falling about their shoulders in a mass of snarls and tangles.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.