What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unbridled
Example
The company's unbridled ambition led to their downfall. [unbridled: adjective]
Example
She felt an unbridled excitement as she stepped onto the stage. [unbridled: adjective]
unfettered
Example
The artist's creativity was unfettered by any external pressures. [unfettered: adjective]
Example
He pursued his dreams with unfettered determination. [unfettered: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unfettered is less common than unbridled in everyday language, but it is still a useful word to know for expressing the idea of freedom or liberation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unbridled and unfettered?
Unfettered is generally considered more formal than unbridled, so it may be more appropriate to use in formal writing or speech.
