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

This donation is part of a series of multimillion-dollar unrestricted donations to historically Black colleges and universities across the country from the billionaire philanthropist. —Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025

The proceeds — a combination of ticket sales, silent and live auctions and sponsorships — will go to Rady’s general fund so the money is unrestricted in helping families with children needing medical care there, Vaus said. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025

This award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant. —Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Dec. 2025

The company has also provided about $75,000 in unrestricted grants to support unique student needs. —Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 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