Uncurbed

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɜrbd/

Definitions of uncurbed

adjective describing something that is not controlled or restrained

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy's uncurbed enthusiasm was contagious.

A2 Her uncurbed curiosity often led her into trouble.

B1 The uncurbed growth of the city led to overcrowding and pollution.

B2 The company's uncurbed spending eventually led to bankruptcy.

C1 The uncurbed power of the dictator resulted in widespread oppression.

C2 The uncurbed ambition of the entrepreneur knew no bounds.

Examples of uncurbed in a Sentence

formal The uncurbed growth of the city's population has led to overcrowding in many areas.

informal His uncurbed enthusiasm for the project is infectious.

slang She's living her best life, uncurbed by anyone's opinions.

figurative The uncurbed passion in his eyes told me he was serious about his plans.

Grammatical Forms of uncurbed

• past tense: uncurbed
• plural: uncurbed
• comparative: more uncurbed
• superlative: most uncurbed
• present tense: uncurb
• future tense: will uncurb
• perfect tense: have uncurbed
• continuous tense: is uncurbing
• singular: uncurbed
• positive degree: uncurbed
• infinitive: uncurb
• gerund: uncurbing
• participle: uncurbed

Origin and Evolution of uncurbed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'uncurbed' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'curbed' which comes from the Old French word 'courber' meaning 'to bend'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something not restrained or controlled, the meaning of 'uncurbed' has evolved to also imply something unchecked or unrestrained in a negative sense.