Meaning & Definition of word "Unfettered"

Unfettered

/ʌnˈfɛtərd/

adjective:

  • 1. Not bound by shackles or restrictions; free.
    • Example: She felt unfettered by societal expectations and followed her own path.
  • 2. Free to act as one wishes; unrestricted.
    • Example: The artist's imagination was unfettered, allowing her to create without limitations.
  • 3. Unrestricted or unrestrained in one's actions or thoughts.
    • Example: His unfettered enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.

Etymology

The word 'unfettered' comes from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' combined with 'fettered', the past participle of 'fetter', which means 'to confine or restrain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unfettered access:

Access that is free and unrestricted.

live unfettered:

To live without any constraints or limits.

unfettered growth:

Growth that happens freely without limitations.

Related Words

fetter:

A chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles.

liberate:

To set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or oppression.

Slang Meanings of unfettered

Meaning: Going rogue

Example Sentence: After getting unfettered, she started going rogue and doing whatever she wanted.

Meaning: Breaking free

Example Sentence: His unfettered lifestyle felt like breaking free from all societal norms.