unrestricted

adjective

un·​re·​strict·​ed ˌən-ri-ˈstrik-təd How to pronounce unrestricted (audio)
Synonyms of unrestrictednext
: 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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The company’s tool has been in such high demand, Zada said, that Seedance has been quoting some major Hollywood studios $2 million for unrestricted special access. Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 The four players are all currently under contract through at least the 2028-29 season, which is when Brown and Embiid could become unrestricted free agents. Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 2 July 2026 Oubre, a 6-foot-8, 30-year-old New Orleans native was an unrestricted free agent after playing the past three seasons of an 11-year career with Philadelphia. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 In March, the Pentagon designated the company a supply chain risk following a spat between Defense Department officials and the AI firm, who refused to allow the government unrestricted access to its models. Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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