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

There’s uncertainty in the Chiefs’ wide receiver ranks for 2026 — Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton are unrestricted free agents after this season. —Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025

The district is using unrestricted funds to pay for programs that could be funded by unrestricted funds. —Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Dec. 2025

James is set to be an unrestricted free agent come the summer of 2026. —Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025

The puffer vest garment is insulated enough to keep your core warm, while allowing for unrestricted arm freedom and airflow — two things that are important for those who are easily overheated and overstimulated. —Kayla Blanton, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025

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