unrestrainedly
/ˌʌn.rɪˈstreɪ.nɪd.li/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌn.rɪˈstreɪ.nɪd.li/ (ame, ipa) · /"+/ (ame, mw)
unrestrainedly — adverb
1. in a completely free and open way, without holding anything back — for example,
in a completely free and open way, without holding anything back — for example, laughing loudly without caring who might be watching, or spending money without stopping to think about the cost
Diego laughed unrestrainedly at the joke, drawing stares from nearby diners.
adverb after 'laughed' to describe an open, uncontrolled reaction
In her own kitchen, Ayana sang unrestrainedly while chopping vegetables for dinner.
locative opening: 'in her own kitchen' sets the scene before the adverb
Faisal spent unrestrainedly on the holiday, booking the best suites and restaurants.
Tears streamed unrestrainedly down Jude's face during the farewell speech.
The old friends talked unrestrainedly until dawn, sharing stories they had kept hidden for years.
- freely
much more common, neutral register, used in everyday speech
- uninhibitedly
similar formality, emphasises freedom from social or psychological inhibition
- without restraint
more natural phrasal alternative, common in both speech and writing
- wantonly
carries strong negative judgment — reckless, cruel, or deliberately excessive
- restrainedly
with self-control, holding back; very rare in modern English
- cautiously
with care and wariness, avoiding risk
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Typically used with verbs expressing strong emotion (laugh, cry, cheer) or consumption (spend, celebrate). The word can carry a positive sense of joyful freedom or a negative sense of lacking self-discipline, depending on the context.