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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That made Gagne an unrestricted free agent this past Friday. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025 The Heat hosted Jones for a workout this week and Burks remains an unrestricted free agent after spending last season with the Heat. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025 But Grisham is currently in his final year of arbitration eligibility, making $5 million before earning the chance to become an unrestricted free agent. Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025 The 22-year-old forward is an unrestricted free agent. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 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 25 Aug. 2025.

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