1
as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
the politician was criticized for being too unreserved in his pronouncements on touchy subjects
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2
as in emotional
showing feeling freely
people at the funeral were unreserved mourners, and the service was marked by loud wailing
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Recent Examples of unreserved
Both reserved and unreserved seating options are available.
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
The unreserved take from Clooney added even more pressure on Biden to exit the race.
—Oliver Darcy, CNN, 11 July 2024
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, for instance, has voiced her unreserved support for Hong Kong activists—but Taiwan is not a member of the United Nations and has no domestic asylum law.
—Betsy Joles, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2020
The restaurant can take me only on a Monday at 5:30 p.m. for the last unreserved duck?
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
The unreserved take from Clooney added even more pressure on Biden to exit the race.
—Oliver Darcy, CNN, 11 July 2024
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, for instance, has voiced her unreserved support for Hong Kong activists—but Taiwan is not a member of the United Nations and has no domestic asylum law.
—Betsy Joles, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2020
The restaurant can take me only on a Monday at 5:30 p.m. for the last unreserved duck?
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreserved
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Still others pointed to red being a prominent GOP color, while some urged outspoken Trump hater Mark Hamill (the one and only Luke Skywalker) to comment on the matter.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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What To Know Paul, an outspoken critic of Trump's tariff plans, has positioned himself sharply against the leader of his party by cosponsoring a bill aimed to thwart the president from using emergency powers to implement tariffs.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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In a speech that lasted nearly five minutes, an emotional Gaga moved the crowd.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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There was a quality about Ruth of emotional homelessness.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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The families who manage this best are the ones who acknowledge it openly, and make space for honest conversations.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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But that was less Counsell putting Brown on notice about his spot in the rotation and more so just being honest.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Chances are its uninhibited critique of privilege, political satire, and wicked social commentary would be softened or edited out.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
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For fashion enthusiasts seeking to experience the brand firsthand, the flagship store promises to be a destination that celebrates the spirit of creative expression and uninhibited style that has become Ann Andelman’s hallmark.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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In this candid conversation, Jones opens up about the journey behind the book, his hopes for young creatives, and why true inclusion in Hollywood is still a work in progress.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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The second is Ladies of London, a Housewives-esque candid reality series following six wealthy Brits.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 May 2025
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Goldendoodles, a cross between a golden retriever and a poodle, are popular for their affectionate nature, intelligence, and often hypoallergenic coats.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Together, these studies indicate that boys may be especially sensitive to the quality of early caregiving—an argument to both increase social support for families and resist dubious assumptions that boys do not require substantial affectionate nurturing.—
Joshua Coleman,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Grammy nominee, who has been an outspoken supporter for Palestinians, got frank about their stance in an Instagram video responding to Cornell’s recent decision to pull the plug on their concert.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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While their relationship can be frank and Emery can be tough on him, it is all done with a purpose: Rogers maximising his boundless potential.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s effusive praise of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – one of Israel’s most vociferous critics since the start of the war in Gaza – was another surprising line in a press conference full of them.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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After a pause, the sister bursts into effusive congratulations.—
Elif Batuman,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Unreserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreserved. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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