Unconfined
(adjective)
Not limited or restricted; not kept within boundaries or limits.
Origin:
Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + confined, which is derived from the verb 'confine' meaning to limit or restrict.
Examples:
- The animals in the zoo were kept in unconfined spaces, allowing them to roam freely and exhibit natural behaviors.
- The unconfined waters of the ocean provide a vast habitat for countless species of marine life.
- Many people seek out unconfined outdoor spaces, such as parks and wilderness areas, to escape the constraints of urban life.
- The city's skyline was dotted with unconfined skyscrapers, reaching ever higher into the sky.
- The unconfined desert landscape offered an endless expanse of sand, rock, and sky, with few boundaries or limitations.