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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Noah Dobson, a restricted free agent who is one year away from unrestricted free-agent status, is another player to watch. Arpon Basu, New York Times, 16 May 2025 Primary school students are prohibited from using unrestricted generative AI tools on their own, although an instructor may use the tech to assist with teaching, according to the local government report. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 May 2025 They're currently projected to be $22 million below the luxury-tax line next year, and starting center Myles Turner is about to become an unrestricted free agent. Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 Colorado has five pending unrestricted free agents, including forwards Brock Nelson, Jonathan Drouin and Joel Kiviranta, plus defensemen Ryan Lindgren and Erik Johnson. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 May 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 24 May. 2025.

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