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

LaVine picked up the option June 29 to make $49 million for 2026-27 with a chance at unrestricted free agency next summer. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Golden State is a candidate to sign longtime nemesis LeBron James as an unrestricted free agent. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Habitat for Humanity, a global nonprofit organization helping alleviate the housing crisis, also received $436 million in unrestricted giving from the mega philanthropist. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 July 2026

Carlsson is expected to be an unrestricted free agent when this contract ends in 2031, putting him in line for another massive payday at just 26 years old. — Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 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