be unbridled

[/bi ʌnˈbraɪdəld/]
verb phrase
ser desenfreado; estar desenfreado; ser descontrolado
1. to be uncontrolled, unrestrained, or without limits; to lack restraint or moderation
His unbridled ambition drove him to success.
Sua ambição desenfreada o levou ao sucesso.
2. to be wild, unruly, or not held back by social conventions or rules
The crowd's unbridled enthusiasm was contagious.
O entusiasmo desenfreado da multidão era contagiante.
3. to be free from restraint or control; to act without constraint
She let her creativity be unbridled during the artistic project.
Ela deixou sua criatividade ser desenfreada durante o projeto artístico.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'unbridled' is often used to describe positive traits like ambition, creativity, or enthusiasm, though it can carry negative connotations when referring to emotions or behaviors deemed socially unacceptable. In Brazilian culture, there's often a more accepting attitude toward uninhibited expression, particularly in festive contexts like Carnival, whereas in more formal American settings, restraint is typically valued.
NYC Slang
be off the leash; be out of control; be wild; go all out
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be unrestrainedbe uncontrolledbe wildbe uncheckedbe unrestrictedbe uninhibited
Antonyms / Antônimos
be restrainedbe controlledbe bridledbe restrictedbe inhibitedbe subdued

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser desenfreado; estar desenfreado
Most common usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
ser descontrolado; estar solto
Colloquial variation; 'estar solto' emphasizes freedom from constraints
São Paulo
ser desenfreado; ser desinibido
More formal usage; 'desinibido' emphasizes lack of inhibition
Portugal
ser desenfreado; estar descontrolado
Similar to Brazilian usage; 'desenfreado' is preferred in formal contexts

Related Words

unbridledrestraintcontroldisciplinemoderationrein in

Related Idioms & Phrases

let loose
run wild
throw caution to the wind
break free
go off the rails
dar asas à imaginação (Portuguese idiom for unbridled imagination)
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