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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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And the hotel, unlike many ultra-luxe all-inclusives, offers unrestricted alcoholic drinks. Adam Erace, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025 Bowie State was the 15th historically Black institution Scott has made an unrestricted gift to since the start of this school year. Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 16 Nov. 2025 Peeke, who is unrestricted after this season, is making a good case for an extension. Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025 He’s scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent after the offseason. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 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 28 Nov. 2025.

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