unboundedadj.

Brit.

/(ˌ)ʌnˈbaʊndᵻd/, U.S.

/ˌənˈbaʊndəd/

Etymology: un- prefix¹ 2.

a. Not bounded or limited in extent. Also figurative, of the Deity.

ΘΚΠ

the world > space > [adjective] > unlimited

endless1413

perpetual1578

limitlessa1586

unbound1593

unbounded1598

boundless1599

spaceless1616

the world > the supernatural > deity > Christian God > nature or attributes of God > [adjective] > unbounded or unmeasurable

unmeasuredc1475

unmeasurable1533

unboundless1624

unboundeda1711

1598 J. Florio Worlde of Wordes Interminato, vnbounded, boundles, vnlimited.

1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost x. 471 With what paine [I have] Voyag'd th' unreal, vast, unbounded deep Of horrible confusion.

a1711 T. Ken Hymns for Festivals in Wks. (1721) I. 270 God's Presence is himself; for none Unbounded is but God alone.

1730 J. Thomson Autumn in Seasons 170 Mean-time, light-shadowing all, a sober calm Fleeces unbounded æther.

1808 W. Scott Marmion iv. Introd. 179 The wild unbounded hills we ranged.

1822 Ld. Byron Heaven & Earth i. iii, in Liberal 1 178 Earth shall be ocean! And no breath, Save of the winds, be on the unbounded wave!

1870–2 H. P. Liddon Some Elements Relig. iv. §1 The Unbounded, All~powerful Being is alone the good.

b. Unlimited in amount.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > quantity > greatness of quantity, amount, or degree > [adjective] > infinite or unlimited

finitea1400

infinite1413

unmeasuredc1429

immoderatec1508

unbounded1646

unhoopable1672

ensophic1693

unlimited1702

unboundc1725

unpartial1787

1646 R. Crashaw Steps to Temple 8 See here an easie Feast..A subtle Harvest of unbounded bread.

1695 M. Prior Ode after Queen's Death xxiii As Waters from her Sluces, flow'd Unbounded Sorrow from her Eyes.

1709 Hearne in R. Glouc. Chron. (1724) II. 603 Ador'd and flatter'd upon account of their Dignity and unbounded Wealth.

1763 J. Wilkes Corr. (1805) I. 89 Testimonies of an unbounded confidence in your veracity and good faith.

1849 T. B. Macaulay Hist. Eng. II. vii. 257 The writers generally expressed unbounded reverence and affection for William.

1867 C. Dickens Let. 21 Jan. (1999) XI. 301 The enthusiasm has been unbounded.

1897 M. Kingsley Trav. W. Afr. 474 Owing entirely to..her own unbounded courage and energy.

2. Not restrained or kept within limits; unchecked, uncontrolled.Not always clearly distinguishable from preceding sense.

ΘΚΠ

society > authority > lack of subjection > freedom or liberty > freedom of action or from restraint > [adjective] > completely unchecked

unbridledc1374

untempered1377

bridleless?1406

unrepressed?a1425

untemperatea1425

savagea1450

unchecked1469

undaunted1513

uncontrolleda1535

reinless1566

unrestrained1578

ineffrenate1581

unbitteda1586

check-free1598

uncurbed1600

checkless1604

unbounded1608

uncontained?1611

dis'chained1615

ungoverneda1616

unstanched1621

unsneaped1647

incontrolled1650

controlless1657

irregulated1664

curbless1813

do-as-you-please1845

disenchaineda1849

society > authority > lack of subjection > freedom or liberty > freedom of action or from restraint > [adjective] > not restricted or limited

unrestrained1600

unbounded1608

undetermined1627

negative1678

irrestrictive1709

unrestricted1750

unshackled1776

wide open1858

1608 G. Chapman Conspiracie Duke of Byron ii. i. 47 In such air breathe his unbounded spirits, Which therefore well will fit such conjurations.

1647 N. Ward Simple Cobler Aggawam 49 They are a good People, that undoe not their Prince, by any one of their unbounded Liberties.

1736 Bp. J. Butler Analogy of Relig. i. v. 100 Prosperity itself,..begets extravagant and unbounded Thoughts.

1794 R. J. Sulivan View of Nature I. iii. 14 Their unbounded claims..to temporal..dominion.

1823 W. Scott Quentin Durward I. i. 6 A tone of romantic and chivalrous gallantry (which, however, was often disgraced by unbounded license).

1830 J. F. W. Herschel Prelim. Disc. Study Nat. Philos. 7 Cherishing as a vital principle an unbounded spirit of enquiry.

1834 G. Bancroft Hist. U.S. I. ii. 49 Leaving his wife to govern the island, he and his company, full of unbounded expectations, embarked for Florida.

a. Of persons (and animals): Unchecked or uncontrolled in action.

ΘΚΠ

society > authority > lack of subjection > freedom or liberty > freedom of action or from restraint > [adjective]

freeeOE

unneedc1175

easyc1200

untiedc1374

unhemmeda1400

largec1400

unrefraineda1500

rampanta1540

unmuzzleda1541

unyoked1573

yokeless1584

licensed1593

unbound1593

wild1599

broad1604

fetterless1604

unconfined1607

ungyved1607

ungaged?1617

unboundeda1625

unfettereda1631

vagabond1635

unmanacled1686

unrestricted1750

haggard-wild1786

unconstrained1796

unshackled1796

chainless1816

rioty1819

untethered1826

unwithholdena1834

bondless1845

fancy-loose1850

constraintless1865

unpressured1879

undammed1896

balls-to-the-wall1967

balls-out1968

a1625 W. Shakespeare & J. Fletcher Two Noble Kinsmen (1634) i. ii. 63 A most unbounded Tyrant.

1656 A. Cowley Davideis iv. 128 in Poems Let his power loose, and you shall quickly see How wild a thing unbounded Man will bee.

1681 J. Dryden Absalom & Achitophel 24 Then they are left Defensless, to the Sword Of each unbounded Arbitrary Lord.

1725 D. Defoe New Voy. round World ii. 152 The Fellows were so rude, so ungovernable, and unbounded in their hunting after Gold.

1728 R. Savage Bastard 19 Nature's unbounded son, he stands alone, His heart unbiass'd, and his mind his own.

1818 W. Scott Heart of Mid-Lothian xi, in Tales of my Landlord 2nd Ser. III. 292 Numberless flocks and herds, which seemed to wander unrestrained and unbounded through the rich pastures.

b. Profusely generous or liberal.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > possession > giving > liberal giving > [adjective]

custyeOE

room-handeda1200

largea1225

free?c1225

plenteousc1350

bounteousc1374

liberalc1384

free-hearteda1398

ungnedea1400

royalc1405

opena1425

plentifula1475

profuse?a1475

ungrighta1475

lavishc1475

almifluent1477

prodigous1477

frank1484

bountiful1508

largifluent?a1525

munificent1565

magnificent1577

largeous1583

munifical1583

magnifical1586

free-handed1592

frolic1593

open-handed1593

magnific?1594

prodigal1595

goodwillya1598

communicativea1602

real1602

prodig1605

unniggard1605

generous1615

open-hearteda1617

large-handeda1628

unniggardly1628

fluent1633

profusive1638

numerous1655

largifical1656

insordid1660

unsparing1667

dispensive1677

expensive1678

wasteful1701

flush1703

unboundeda1704

genteel1741

munific1745

magnifique1751

ungrudginga1774

unstinting1845

brickish1860

flaithulach1876

princely1889

outgiving1896

sharing1922

two-handed1929

a1704 T. Brown Oration in Praise Drunkenness in Wks. (1707) I. i. 51 Their darling Humour, Avarice is lost, and their Hearts become unbounded, and free as the God by whom they are possess'd.

1825 W. Scott Talisman x, in Tales Crusaders IV. 200 It was well known that the high esteem of the European knowledge and courage, made the Soldan unbounded in his gifts to those, who..had been induced to take the turban.

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1921; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	unbounded
释义	unboundedadj. Brit. /(ˌ)ʌnˈbaʊndᵻd/, U.S. /ˌənˈbaʊndəd/ Etymology: un- prefix¹ 2. 1. a. Not bounded or limited in extent. Also figurative, of the Deity. ΘΚΠ the world > space > [adjective] > unlimited endless1413 perpetual1578 limitlessa1586 unbound1593 unbounded1598 boundless1599 spaceless1616 the world > the supernatural > deity > Christian God > nature or attributes of God > [adjective] > unbounded or unmeasurable unmeasuredc1475 unmeasurable1533 unboundless1624 unboundeda1711 1598 J. Florio Worlde of Wordes Interminato, vnbounded, boundles, vnlimited. 1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost x. 471 With what paine [I have] Voyag'd th' unreal, vast, unbounded deep Of horrible confusion. View more context for this quotation a1711 T. Ken Hymns for Festivals in Wks. (1721) I. 270 God's Presence is himself; for none Unbounded is but God alone. 1730 J. Thomson Autumn in Seasons 170 Mean-time, light-shadowing all, a sober calm Fleeces unbounded æther. 1808 W. Scott Marmion iv. Introd. 179 The wild unbounded hills we ranged. 1822 Ld. Byron Heaven & Earth i. iii, in Liberal 1 178 Earth shall be ocean! And no breath, Save of the winds, be on the unbounded wave! 1870–2 H. P. Liddon Some Elements Relig. iv. §1 The Unbounded, All~powerful Being is alone the good. b. Unlimited in amount. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > quantity > greatness of quantity, amount, or degree > [adjective] > infinite or unlimited finitea1400 infinite1413 unmeasuredc1429 immoderatec1508 unbounded1646 unhoopable1672 ensophic1693 unlimited1702 unboundc1725 unpartial1787 1646 R. Crashaw Steps to Temple 8 See here an easie Feast..A subtle Harvest of unbounded bread. 1695 M. Prior Ode after Queen's Death xxiii As Waters from her Sluces, flow'd Unbounded Sorrow from her Eyes. 1709 Hearne in R. Glouc. Chron. (1724) II. 603 Ador'd and flatter'd upon account of their Dignity and unbounded Wealth. 1763 J. Wilkes Corr. (1805) I. 89 Testimonies of an unbounded confidence in your veracity and good faith. 1849 T. B. Macaulay Hist. Eng. II. vii. 257 The writers generally expressed unbounded reverence and affection for William. 1867 C. Dickens Let. 21 Jan. (1999) XI. 301 The enthusiasm has been unbounded. 1897 M. Kingsley Trav. W. Afr. 474 Owing entirely to..her own unbounded courage and energy. 2. Not restrained or kept within limits; unchecked, uncontrolled.Not always clearly distinguishable from preceding sense. ΘΚΠ society > authority > lack of subjection > freedom or liberty > freedom of action or from restraint > [adjective] > completely unchecked unbridledc1374 untempered1377 bridleless?1406 unrepressed?a1425 untemperatea1425 savagea1450 unchecked1469 undaunted1513 uncontrolleda1535 reinless1566 unrestrained1578 ineffrenate1581 unbitteda1586 check-free1598 uncurbed1600 checkless1604 unbounded1608 uncontained?1611 dis'chained1615 ungoverneda1616 unstanched1621 unsneaped1647 incontrolled1650 controlless1657 irregulated1664 curbless1813 do-as-you-please1845 disenchaineda1849 society > authority > lack of subjection > freedom or liberty > freedom of action or from restraint > [adjective] > not restricted or limited unrestrained1600 unbounded1608 undetermined1627 negative1678 irrestrictive1709 unrestricted1750 unshackled1776 wide open1858 1608 G. Chapman Conspiracie Duke of Byron ii. i. 47 In such air breathe his unbounded spirits, Which therefore well will fit such conjurations. 1647 N. Ward Simple Cobler Aggawam 49 They are a good People, that undoe not their Prince, by any one of their unbounded Liberties. 1736 Bp. J. Butler Analogy of Relig. i. v. 100 Prosperity itself,..begets extravagant and unbounded Thoughts. 1794 R. J. Sulivan View of Nature I. iii. 14 Their unbounded claims..to temporal..dominion. 1823 W. Scott Quentin Durward I. i. 6 A tone of romantic and chivalrous gallantry (which, however, was often disgraced by unbounded license). 1830 J. F. W. Herschel Prelim. Disc. Study Nat. Philos. 7 Cherishing as a vital principle an unbounded spirit of enquiry. 1834 G. Bancroft Hist. U.S. I. ii. 49 Leaving his wife to govern the island, he and his company, full of unbounded expectations, embarked for Florida. 3. a. Of persons (and animals): Unchecked or uncontrolled in action. ΘΚΠ society > authority > lack of subjection > freedom or liberty > freedom of action or from restraint > [adjective] freeeOE unneedc1175 easyc1200 untiedc1374 unhemmeda1400 largec1400 unrefraineda1500 rampanta1540 unmuzzleda1541 unyoked1573 yokeless1584 licensed1593 unbound1593 wild1599 broad1604 fetterless1604 unconfined1607 ungyved1607 ungaged?1617 unboundeda1625 unfettereda1631 vagabond1635 unmanacled1686 unrestricted1750 haggard-wild1786 unconstrained1796 unshackled1796 chainless1816 rioty1819 untethered1826 unwithholdena1834 bondless1845 fancy-loose1850 constraintless1865 unpressured1879 undammed1896 balls-to-the-wall1967 balls-out1968 a1625 W. Shakespeare & J. Fletcher Two Noble Kinsmen (1634) i. ii. 63 A most unbounded Tyrant. View more context for this quotation 1656 A. Cowley Davideis iv. 128 in Poems Let his power loose, and you shall quickly see How wild a thing unbounded Man will bee. 1681 J. Dryden Absalom & Achitophel 24 Then they are left Defensless, to the Sword Of each unbounded Arbitrary Lord. 1725 D. Defoe New Voy. round World ii. 152 The Fellows were so rude, so ungovernable, and unbounded in their hunting after Gold. 1728 R. Savage Bastard 19 Nature's unbounded son, he stands alone, His heart unbiass'd, and his mind his own. 1818 W. Scott Heart of Mid-Lothian xi, in Tales of my Landlord 2nd Ser. III. 292 Numberless flocks and herds, which seemed to wander unrestrained and unbounded through the rich pastures. b. Profusely generous or liberal. ΘΚΠ the mind > possession > giving > liberal giving > [adjective] custyeOE room-handeda1200 largea1225 free?c1225 plenteousc1350 bounteousc1374 liberalc1384 free-hearteda1398 ungnedea1400 royalc1405 opena1425 plentifula1475 profuse?a1475 ungrighta1475 lavishc1475 almifluent1477 prodigous1477 frank1484 bountiful1508 largifluent?a1525 munificent1565 magnificent1577 largeous1583 munifical1583 magnifical1586 free-handed1592 frolic1593 open-handed1593 magnific?1594 prodigal1595 goodwillya1598 communicativea1602 real1602 prodig1605 unniggard1605 generous1615 open-hearteda1617 large-handeda1628 unniggardly1628 fluent1633 profusive1638 numerous1655 largifical1656 insordid1660 unsparing1667 dispensive1677 expensive1678 wasteful1701 flush1703 unboundeda1704 genteel1741 munific1745 magnifique1751 ungrudginga1774 unstinting1845 brickish1860 flaithulach1876 princely1889 outgiving1896 sharing1922 two-handed1929 a1704 T. Brown Oration in Praise Drunkenness in Wks. (1707) I. i. 51 Their darling Humour, Avarice is lost, and their Hearts become unbounded, and free as the God by whom they are possess'd. 1825 W. Scott Talisman x, in Tales Crusaders IV. 200 It was well known that the high esteem of the European knowledge and courage, made the Soldan unbounded in his gifts to those, who..had been induced to take the turban. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1921; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1598
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