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,

1.副詞C2
釋義

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

例句

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

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • restrainedly

    with self-control, holding back; very rare in modern English

  • cautiously

    with care and wariness, avoiding risk

用法筆記

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.

常見錯誤

They chatted unrestrainedly about the weather.
They chatted freely about the weather.
💡'unrestrainedly' is very formal and rare; in everyday conversation, 'freely' or 'without holding back' is more natural.