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

The new cohort joins 20 previously awarded fellows who have received close to $700,000 in unrestricted funding since 2021, when Inevitable Foundation was founded. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

The share of totally unrestricted gifts to colleges and universities, those given with no strings attached, has been dwindling for decades. — Genevieve Shaker, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026

Cunningham is headed toward unrestricted free agency after two seasons with Indiana. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Opening the show, model Dyanira Hurbuscher walked in a sheer look — a bra hinting at the boning seen in Edwardian-era corsetry, but completely softened and unrestricted (Gabrielle famously rejected the stiff fashion rules of her time). — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 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