unreserve

noun

ˌən-ri-ˈzərv How to pronounce unreserve (audio)
Definition of unreservenext
as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions with an unreserve perhaps never before witnessed in the halls of Congress, the general gave his unvarnished assessment of the war effort

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Recent Examples of unreserve However, the music is always a lavish wellspring, and on Dedicated, Jepsen celebrates her capacity for unreserve, intertwining it with her erotic sensibilities. — Rachelvoronacote, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020
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  1. honesty
  2. sincerity
  3. directness
Noun
  • These core values must be upheld with honesty, conviction, and consistency.
    — Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Reddit Reacts Reddit users were quick to empathize with the original poster, with many encouraging honesty.
    — David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • Shifting ground Economic and supply chain experts note that the sincerity of Trump's tariff rates remains uncertain, with many expecting them to be lowered based on negotiations between the Trump administration and individual countries.
    — Dylan Butts,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
  • While men and women exhibit similar frequencies in over-apologizing, the habit can undermine professional authority and dilute the sincerity of genuine apologies.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of sincerity
Noun
  • Flick’s evolution of Barcelona’s playing style in his first season in charge to incorporate directness and crosses has brought the best out of his attackers.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Such directness might be needed from Emery’s side, given the aggression and tightness of the PSG press this season.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of directness

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“Unreserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreserve. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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