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

However, Becerra cautioned against treating such funding as an unrestricted pool. —Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 May 2026

There are four unrestricted free agents — Burns, Brett Kulak, Nick Blankenburg on defense, Joel Kiviranta at forward. —Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 9 May 2026

After playing two rounds of the playoffs in Colorado last season, and headed for unrestricted free agency, Nelson chose to re-sign with the Avalanche in June, rather than testing the waters. —Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026

Each of the dozen artists selected this year will receive an unrestricted grant of $4,545. —News Desk, Artforum, 7 May 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