Definition

Not fitted with a piece of equipment that controls a horse's mouth, or not restrained or controlled.

Example

The horse ran freely in the field, unbitted and wild.

Conversation

Did you see that wild horse out in the field?

Yeah, it looked so unbitted and free!

I wonder how they manage to stay so wild.

It's amazing — they seem to thrive without any control.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unbitted → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "bitted" (from the Old English "bitt", meaning a small piece or morsel, often referring to a bit used in horse riding). The word "unbitted" means not having a bit, particularly in the context of horses, indicating a lack of control or restraint.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having a 'bit' ('bitt') in the context of horse riding — that's why unbitted means not having a bit.

Visually Confused Words