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

Guerin is mindful of not putting pressure on Hughes, who is weighing whether to sign now or keep his options open with unrestricted free agency less than a year away. — Michael Russo, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

This is freedom within enforceable boundaries, not unrestricted AI experimentation. — David Matalon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Inside the Kremlin, Russia’s considerable wealth is an unrestricted asset for Putin. — Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

The Rabkin Prize carries an unrestricted $50,000 purse, along with creative and intellectual recognition. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 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