different between unbridled vs rakish

English

Etymology

un- +? bridled

Adjective

unbridled (comparative more unbridled, superlative most unbridled)

1. Not fitted with a bridle.

2. (by extension) Without restraint or limit.

   • The doctor now interposed, and prevented the effects of a wrath which was kindling between Jones and Thwackum; after which the former gave a loose to mirth, sang two or three amorous songs, and fell into every frantic disorder which unbridled joy is apt to inspire […]

Translations

Verb

unbridled

1. simple past tense of unbridle

English

Etymology

rake (“man habituated to immoral conduct”) +? -ish.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??e?k??/

Adjective

rakish (comparative more rakish, superlative most rakish)

1. Dashingly, carelessly, or sportingly unconventional or stylish; jaunty; characterized by a devil-may-care unconventionality; having a somewhat disreputable quality or appearance.
   • 2007, Houston Chronicle, 6/8/2007

     the rakish Dennis Quaid, a Houston native who is moving to Texas in a couple of years and wants it to become "the new Hollywood."

2. (dated) Like a rake; dissolute; profligate.
   • 1853, Charles Dickens, Bleak House, ch. 14:

     The door was open, and the hall was blocked up by a grand piano, a harp, and several other musical instruments in cases, all in progress of removal, and all looking rakish in the daylight.

Translations

Anagrams

• Harkis, Kishar, Sakhir, Shakir, Shirak, rakhis, shikar, shikra