unrestricted

adjective

un·​re·​strict·​ed ˌən-ri-ˈstrik-təd How to pronounce unrestricted (audio)
: not having limits : not subject to restriction : not restricted
unrestricted areas
an unrestricted discussion

Examples of unrestricted in a Sentence

it's an unrestricted marathon—anyone can run in it the author of the book has an unrestricted view of what qualifies as "art" an unrestricted license to operate a motor vehicle
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One of the team’s starters from last year, Mo Alie-Cox, remains an unrestricted free agent, and the other, Kylen Granson, signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. James Boyd, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025 Jones will be an unrestricted free agent at the conclusion of this season. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025 Schroder is thriving in his first year with Detroit, and will hit unrestricted free agency this summer with a headwind of positive vibes. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025 Outdoor cultivation also allows plants to grow larger and healthier due to unrestricted space and access to diverse soil nutrients. Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrestricted

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unrestricted was in 1750

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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrestricted. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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