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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
the politician was criticized for being too unreserved in his pronouncements on touchy subjects
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as in emotional
showing feeling freely
people at the funeral were unreserved mourners, and the service was marked by loud wailing
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Recent Examples of unreserved
What To Know In a news release on Tuesday, the State Department said it, in conjunction with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has issued all available immigrant visas in the EB-5 unreserved category for the 2025 fiscal year.
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Interestingly, even Stricker’s admirers rarely express unreserved praise for her work.
—Moritz Scheper, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
The bank quickly convened calls with the affected staff and issued an unreserved apology, offering counseling and psychological support.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s unreserved public support in his round of interviews two months ago was significant in that regard.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Interestingly, even Stricker’s admirers rarely express unreserved praise for her work.
—Moritz Scheper, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
The bank quickly convened calls with the affected staff and issued an unreserved apology, offering counseling and psychological support.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s unreserved public support in his round of interviews two months ago was significant in that regard.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreserved
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Aside from suave showmanship and feel-good Latin rhythms, the outspoken singer paid tribute to his Latino heritage and Puerto Rican history during his performance.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Beijing’s national security law has transformed Hong Kong, with authorities jailing dozens of dissidents; forcing civil society groups and outspoken media outlets to disband; and neutering the city’s once-raucous political scene.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Kelly’s emotional two-dimensionality increases our anger on behalf of Pidgeon’s Carolyn, a vibrant professional woman who sees her life and her career toxified by the paparazzi and the press.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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For me, that connection is the emotional core of 17.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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The most important issue facing the county is ensuring that the felt needs of residents are prioritized, and that the community feels seen, heard and responded to through honest, timely communication.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Preparation before the storm, honest assessment after.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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After all, their uninhibited mother, Vera, worked as a hostess at the resort.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
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Charlamagne’s Breakfast Club, known for its host’s uninhibited trademark interview style and access to top stars, is now in its 15th year.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Dec. 2025
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The fifth commissioner, John Herbst, the only one who voted not to hire Williams nearly a year ago, has been candid with her.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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In a candid conversation with actress Jameela Jamil, Lewinsky opened up about trauma, public shaming and surviving one of the most infamous scandals in modern American history.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Their relationship, at least the one that comes through their extensive correspondence in the files released by the Justice Department, was chatty and catty, at times warm and affectionate, at other moments transactional.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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In 2022 the most excellent Michael Dirda, on the occasion—sigh—of Book World’s all-too-short rebirth, wrote an affectionate and informative inside history of the supplement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Don't forget to snap a photo of your beef frank or corn dog below the trademark signage.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
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That’s why Mark Carney, the Canadian prime minister, was so well received in Davos, delivering a frank acknowledgment that the international order maintained by American power was over.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Those who were there were even more effusive.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2026
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Last week, though, when asked about McKennie’s Juve form, Pochettino’s answer, while positive, wasn’t exactly effusive.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Unreserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreserved. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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