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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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This is quite ironic, considering the fact that, in real life, Rossellini is an outspoken advocate for embracing aging.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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Cheney, an outspoken critic of Trump, has long found herself at the center of the former president’s ire.Sophia Vento, The Hill, 3 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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Her candid, insightful style helps listeners uncover the self-sabotaging behaviors holding them back.Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The cover shot features a candid photo of Haley and her mom hugging while Hope while Roker stood beside them.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Cavaliers are noted for their affectionate and gentle nature, the AKC says, as is the toy poodle, which is also known for being highly intelligent.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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There aren't that many movies specifically set on New Year's Eve, but one of the best is The Hudsucker Proxy (1994), Joel and Ethan Coen's visually striking, affectionate homage to classic Hollywood screwball comedies.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
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Hospice nurse's frank conversations on dying go viral A study published in 2017 in the Journal of Palliative Medicine found that receiving less-aggressive chemotherapy may result in fewer emergency room visits and hospital admissions.Dr. Lindsey Ulin, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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The frank conversation with CTG Managing Director and Chief Executive Meghan Pressman and Artistic Director Snehal Desai raised so many important questions: Can the Taper once again truly be a community forum?Craig Nakano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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All were enthusiastic about him, giving him high marks and effusive compliments in their interview notes.Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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There will be effusive flower arrangements in the gorgeous Vienna concert hall, the Musikverein.Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Unreserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreserved. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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