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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
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s unreserved public support in his round of interviews two months ago was significant in that regard.
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Mark Critchley, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Unlike meeting spaces, enclaves are typically unreserved and signal a shorter, focused interaction.
—Ryan Anderson, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
That first full day after the fall of the Assad regime was one of unreserved joy in Damascus.
—Justin Salhani, The Dial, 17 Dec. 2024
Experts from that world harbor concerns that Gabbard could hinder the long-standing tradition of unreserved intelligence coordination, if confirmed.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mark Critchley, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Unlike meeting spaces, enclaves are typically unreserved and signal a shorter, focused interaction.
—Ryan Anderson, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
That first full day after the fall of the Assad regime was one of unreserved joy in Damascus.
—Justin Salhani, The Dial, 17 Dec. 2024
Experts from that world harbor concerns that Gabbard could hinder the long-standing tradition of unreserved intelligence coordination, if confirmed.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreserved
Adjective
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No president has ever fired a commissioner, and many commissioners have been outspoken advocates for free speech.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The legendary journalist and author's first husband Jay Monahan died of colon cancer in 1998 which spurred her to be an outspoken advocate and fundraiser for cancer research.—
Kiran Hefa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The entire scene unfolded on Neuheisel’s network, which invited viewers to witness the emotional roller coaster of a father rooting for his son.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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See the emotional exchange here.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
4 Oct. 2025
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Anonymity also allows the scouts to be completely honest, without fear of reprisals.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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At the time, the Times responded by affirming a commitment to honest dialogue and mutual respect among colleagues.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And their intention is either pure, uninhibited relaxation or highly personalized holistic retreats that the resort refers to as Wellness Paths.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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That’s been a beautiful part of our relationship that has been new and uninhibited.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Arthurs shared the news in a candid Instagram post Friday, telling fans he was diagnosed earlier this year and is now entering the next phase of treatment.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Neither a standard biopic nor a concert documentary, the film is an 89-minute communal celebration featuring exclusive music videos and candid behind-the-scenes content documenting the making of Swift’s 12th album.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Denver Zoo shared a few snaps of the affectionate duo — the only two females in their habitat — in a post on Facebook.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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Romance will be affectionate, memorable and reassuring.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The requirements are very minimal, to be frank.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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The episode is sharp, frank and well-paced, a standout among the rest.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pictures from inside the event showed an unusually effusive Victoria kissing David as her Paris Fashion Week show came to an end.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The notices range from glowing and effusive raves to somewhat disappointed takes (and one that’s outright scathing).—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Unreserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreserved. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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