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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
The unreserved take from Clooney added even more pressure on Biden to exit the race.
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Oliver Darcy, CNN, 11 July 2024
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, for instance, has voiced her unreserved support for Hong Kong activists—but Taiwan is not a member of the United Nations and has no domestic asylum law.
—Betsy Joles, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2020
The restaurant can take me only on a Monday at 5:30 p.m. for the last unreserved duck?
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
All four expressed unreserved support for Israel’s right to defend itself, Netanyahu said.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2023
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Oliver Darcy, CNN, 11 July 2024
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, for instance, has voiced her unreserved support for Hong Kong activists—but Taiwan is not a member of the United Nations and has no domestic asylum law.
—Betsy Joles, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2020
The restaurant can take me only on a Monday at 5:30 p.m. for the last unreserved duck?
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
All four expressed unreserved support for Israel’s right to defend itself, Netanyahu said.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreserved
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This year, much outspoken resistance to Trump has faded away, though there will be two notable absences: former first lady Michelle Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Larry Summers was outspoken about the inflationary risks of Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package.—
Bret Stephens,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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These intelligent and emotional animals have been a part of human culture for centuries—as companions, workers and performers.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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People feel abandoned or unprepared, amplifying the emotional toll.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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Punching probably is a bit overrated, to be honest.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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This moment requires honest, courageous leaders determined to make NYC a bulwark against Donald Trump’s aggressions and committed to using their power to make the lives of working families easier and better.—
Jasmine Gripper,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Depp has some wild fun with it, disturbing all of high society with her uninhibited rage.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Think passionate, uninhibited encounters that leave you breathless.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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Richard Gere is getting candid about his life in Spain with wife Alejandra Silva.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Integrity Whereas humans struggle with candor, transparency, and consistency, AI could be characterized as inherently candid, transparent, and consistent.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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But Manhattan, which stars Mariel Hemingway, Diane Keaton, and Meryl Streep, is perhaps the most whimsically affectionate and viscerally stirring.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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Golden retrievers are known for their affectionate and agreeable temperament, but Buddy and Bruno's relationship stands out as a testament to the emotional bonds that dogs can form when living together.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Finally, when the military is politicized, officers have strong incentives not to provide civilians with frank advice, and the public debate on military affairs becomes impoverished.—
Ronald R. Krebs,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
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But according to Banham, the style is less about a brutal design expression and more about stripping down architecture to its most frank expression.—
Lauren Gallow,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2025
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Liverpool’s admiration for him is long-standing, with Jurgen Klopp effusive in his praise after Kvaratskhelia shone when the clubs met in the Champions League in 2022-23.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Kristen Bell winning alongside Brody and Nobody Wants This would make for a Comedy sweep that feels a bit too effusive, so maybe the voters just run it back with Jean Smart.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Unreserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreserved. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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