unrestricted

adjective

un·​re·​strict·​ed ˌən-ri-ˈstrik-təd 

: not having limits : not subject to restriction : not restricted

unrestricted areas

an unrestricted discussion

Synonyms of unrestricted

• public
• open

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Getting White on the Hornets’ salary sheet now provides Charlotte with a key ingredient in unrestricted free agency in a few months. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026

And while the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved covering the overrun, most of which will come from the county's unrestricted fund balance, frustration is clearly building. —Ubah Ali, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026

The Broncos signed or tendered 13 of their 17 restricted and unrestricted free agents, plus all four of their exclusive rights players. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026

Now, with Carter an unrestricted free agent, the number became available, and Sanders jumped on it before the Browns added a host of new players through the draft. —Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unrestricted

• contradicted
• interdicted
• addicted
• afflicted
• conflicted
• constricted
• convicted
• depicted
• evicted
• inflicted
• predicted
• restricted