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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Ideally, Humphries, the nine-year veteran left tackle, will not be an unrestricted free agent for long next month when the NFL free agency begins. Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025 He was set to become an unrestricted free agent next month. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025 Unlike unrestricted free agents, restricted free agents have a level of team control. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025 Nico Sturm will likely play for Germany but is a pending unrestricted free agent and could be with another team this time next year. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 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 5 Mar. 2025.

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