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

In its First Interim Financial Report released in December, LAUSD projected a $877 million deficit — about 14% of its unrestricted general fund expenditures — for the 2026–27 school year, followed by a $443 million deficit the year after. —Teresa Liu, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026

The Notre Dame alum was set to test the unrestricted free agent market — along with 17 other teammates — in March before agreeing to the new deal. —Mike Kaye february 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026

McMillian is going to command top-scale money, if not in the form of an extension this offseason, then a year from now as an impending unrestricted free agent. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026

There are a variety of pending unrestricted free agents the club will need to move, including Teddy Blueger, Evander Kane and David Kampf, prior to the deadline. —Harman Dayal, New York Times, 12 Feb. 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