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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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
The novelty of the low-cost airline has always been its unreserved seating.
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Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2024
Both reserved and unreserved seating options are available.
—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
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Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2024
Both reserved and unreserved seating options are available.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreserved
Adjective
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While Trump was weighing the decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites, Vance came to the president's defense after supporters like Tucker Carlson and those in the MAGA base were outspoken against the U.S. getting involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
5 July 2025
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Most outspoken were the parents of Kaylee Goncalves, who worked this week to inspire supporters to call the judge, the U.S. Department of Justice and Gov. Brad Little’s office to force Kohberger’s capital murder trial to proceed, in pursuit of a possible death sentence.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2025
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Jackson added that his studio helps people clear their mental and emotional vessels through yoga and meditation, aiding in stress management and overall well-being.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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Cortisol rises during times of emotional or physical stress.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Jamie Lee Curtis got honest about her cosmetic procedures in the hopes of dissuading women from making the same mistake.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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The appraisal was not crude, but rather honest and profound.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Develop An Online Reputation Management Process Customers can be wildly uninhibited when online, which is why every business needs an online reputation management process to track real-time activity related to their brand.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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One of the most uninhibited original voices out there today.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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The candid reflections of their upbringings, their unique cultural backgrounds and the overarching complexity of living authentically are all equally important pieces of a fabric that is slowly being sewn into a quilt.—
Morgan Lieberman,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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Lovato, whose Disney Channel stardom catapulted her to fame at a young age, has been candid about her struggles with mental health, substance abuse, and disordered eating.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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The grateful rescue pup leapt up and was incredibly affectionate towards @yalcantara1023 for taking care of him.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Trump was receptive to Rutte's nickname, saying during a press conference later Wednesday that the secretary-general meant it in an affectionate manner.—
Mary Bruce,
ABC News,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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This involves frank and open pro-and-con discussions between doctor and patient in which many issues are taken into consideration, including age, race (African-American men are at higher risk), family history, diet and obesity (a high fat diet and too much body fat increase risk).—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
3 July 2025
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People drawn to the Mütter often share a frank, forensic fascination with the human body and the stranger aspects of science.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Espada, who traveled to Puerto Rico this offseason to watch Matthews play winter ball, gave Matthews more effusive praise Wednesday after the team called up Short.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Our tester was positively effusive about this swimsuit, calling it the most comfortable two-piece she’s ever owned, with good quality fabric and a flattering cut.—
Esme Benjamin,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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“Unreserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreserved. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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