Antonyms for bound

Antonyms for (adj) bound

Main entry: bound

Definition: confined by bonds

Usage: bound and gagged hostages

Antonyms: unbound

Definition: not restrained or tied down by bonds


Antonyms: untied, unfastened

Definition: not tied


Antonyms: wireless

Definition: having no wires


Main entry: bound

Definition: secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

Usage: bound volumes; leather-bound volumes

Antonyms: unbound

Definition: not secured within a cover


Main entry: bound

Definition: held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

Antonyms: free

Definition: unconstrained or not chemically bound in a molecule or not fixed and capable of relatively unrestricted motion


Main entry: destined, bound

Definition: (usually followed by `to') governed by fate

Usage: bound to happen; an old house destined to be demolished; he is destined to be famous

Antonyms: uncertain

Definition: not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown


Antonyms: uncertain, unsure, incertain

Definition: lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance


Antonyms: uncertain

Definition: not certain to occur; not inevitable


Main entry: bound

Definition: bound by an oath

Usage: a bound official

Antonyms: unsworn

Definition: not bound by or stated on oath


Main entry: bound

Definition: confined in the bowels

Usage: he is bound in the belly

Antonyms: regular, unconstipated

Definition: not constipated


Main entry: apprenticed, articled, bound, indentured

Definition: bound by contract

Antonyms: free

Definition: able to act at will; not hampered; not under compulsion or restraint


Antonyms: free

Definition: not held in servitude


Main entry: bound, bandaged

Definition: covered or wrapped with a bandage

Usage: the bandaged wound on the back of his head; an injury bound in fresh gauze

Antonyms: untreated

Definition: not subjected to chemical or physical treatment


Antonyms: untreated

Definition: not given medical care or treatment


Main entry: destined, bound

Definition: headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'

Usage: children bound for school; a flight destined for New York

Antonyms: unoriented

Definition: not having position or goal definitely set or ascertained


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