unreserved

adjective

un·​re·​served ˌən-ri-ˈzərvd How to pronounce unreserved (audio)
Synonyms of unreservednext
1
: not limited or partial : entire, unqualified
unreserved enthusiasm
2
: not cautious or reticent : frank, open
3
: not set aside for special use
unreservedly adverb

Examples of unreserved in a Sentence

Seating at the concert will be unreserved. I have nothing but unreserved admiration for him.
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Fresh off his Super Bowl LX duties, Tirico earlier this week was unreserved in his praise for his friend from Long Beach. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026 The unreserved feedback on the offense comes first. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026 There is an open-concept layout with unreserved desks, plus small nooks and rooms for private calls or meetings. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025 Uni will not leave February 6 unreserved, replacing Reminders of Him with an untitled Blumhouse movie. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unreserved

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unreserved was in 1538

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“Unreserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unreserved. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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unreserved

adjective
un·​re·​served ˌən-ri-ˈzərvd How to pronounce unreserved (audio)
1
: not held in reserve : not kept back
unreserved enthusiasm
2
: having or showing no reserve in manner or speech
unreservedly adverb
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