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unconfined

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌʌn.kənˈfaɪnd/

KK: /ʌnˈkənˌfaɪnd/

adjective
Definition

Not limited or restricted; free to move or exist without boundaries.


Example

The unconfined space allowed the children to play freely.


Conversation
Sloth A
I love going to the beach because I feel so unconfined there.
Sloth B
Yeah, the open space really makes a difference, doesn't it?
Sloth A
Exactly! It's nice to get away from the usual routines and feel free.
Sloth B
Totally! Nature has a way of making us feel that way.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
free
open
unrestricted
Antonyms
confined
restricted
limited
Root Explanation

Unconfined → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "confined" (from Latin "confinare", meaning to limit or enclose). The word "unconfined" means not limited or not enclosed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') limiting or enclosing something ('confined') — that's why unconfined means free or unrestricted.

Visually Confused Words
confined
unfined
confine
unrecoined
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