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

To be sure, Scott’s unrestricted model hasn’t completely gone without some complications. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Most people on electronic monitoring regardless of the charge are permitted periods of unrestricted movement during which their location is not actively monitored. — Eileen Burke, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Joining the Emerging Filmmaker Awards, which include Someone to Watch, Truer Than Fiction, and Producers Award, the winning digital creator will receive a $25,000 unrestricted grant. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026

How Recurring Revenue Is The Pump There’s only one kind of funding that reliably shows up in year seven—recurring, unrestricted revenue. — Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 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