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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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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
Uni will not leave February 6 unreserved, replacing Reminders of Him with an untitled Blumhouse movie.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
What To Know In a news release on Tuesday, the State Department said it, in conjunction with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has issued all available immigrant visas in the EB-5 unreserved category for the 2025 fiscal year.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Interestingly, even Stricker’s admirers rarely express unreserved praise for her work.
—Moritz Scheper, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
The bank quickly convened calls with the affected staff and issued an unreserved apology, offering counseling and psychological support.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
What To Know In a news release on Tuesday, the State Department said it, in conjunction with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has issued all available immigrant visas in the EB-5 unreserved category for the 2025 fiscal year.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Interestingly, even Stricker’s admirers rarely express unreserved praise for her work.
—Moritz Scheper, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
The bank quickly convened calls with the affected staff and issued an unreserved apology, offering counseling and psychological support.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreserved
Adjective
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Leo, who has become an outspoken critic of the Iran war, also said attacks on civilian infrastructure are against international law.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Colorado’s outspoken coach, former NFL star Deion Sanders, told reporters his team will honor Ponder by wearing a patch on their uniforms during the upcoming football season.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Is there an emotional component for you at this moment?—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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From the opening scene of the family’s move to town, the soft and wistful light shapes the film’s emotional world.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With the intuitive Moon in your sign, your 1st House of Perception asks for honest self-expression without overthinking.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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More astute attention to character development, and more honest portrayals of how most of us really live.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Co-created by Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott, the half-hour series mainly follows Nicky (Levy) and Morgan (Taylor), two siblings with a strained yet uninhibited relationship.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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Since the Middle Ages, this festival of uninhibited revelry and role reversals has provided the ultimate litmus test for what is and isn’t considered socially acceptable.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even after his comeback kicked off, Bieber’s penchant for candid social media musings raised some concerns that were assuaged by his representative.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fans of Lyonne commented on the post, worried and checking in with the actor, who has long been candid about her battle with addiction.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, a secret love affair is affectionate and compelling.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Cristian, who goes by CJ, is a cheerful and affectionate young boy who brings joy to those around him with his frequent smiles and laughter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As parents contend with rising costs and an overall tighter economic climate, more of them are using those challenges as an opportunity to have frank talks with their kids about money, according to a recent survey.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Have a frank discussion with your lawyer.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Around the palace, the mood was not nearly as effusive as in other years.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2026
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Coach Rick Tocchet was effusive in his praise of Zegras, who has a career-high 25 goals, eclipsing his previous high of 23.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Unreserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreserved. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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