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

After this season, the 29-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025

Perez would be set to hit unrestricted free agent in 2027. —Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025

Coyle, who turns 34 in March, is an unrestricted free agent next summer. —Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025

Phillips, who has contributed 21 tackles, two sacks and forced one fumble this season, is slated to become an unrestricted free agent after this season if the Dolphins don’t use the franchise tag to restrict his availability. —Omar Kelly updated October 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025

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