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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As of now, Myles Turner, Brook Lopez, D’Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley are among the best players who are set to become unrestricted free agents this summer. Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Suter is a pending unrestricted free agent and is sitting at 21 goals. Thomas Drance, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 The Lyric said the unrestricted gift was one of the largest such individual contributions in the opera company’s history, and comes during the first season led by new general director, president and CEO John Mangum. Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025 Guerrero likely won't land a deal north of $700 million like Soto, but being an unrestricted free agent could increase his value even more. Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 25 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 4 Apr. 2025.

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