Synonyms of unreserved

unreserved

adjective

ˌən-ri-ˈzərvd 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outspoken
• honest
• candid
• frank
• forthcoming
• vocal
• direct
• straightforward
• unguarded
• forthright
• open
• up-front
• openhearted
• plain
• plainspoken
• earnest
• unaffected
• straight
• out-front
• blunt
• free-spoken
• sincere
• guileless
• uninhibited
• naive
• unrestrained
• outgoing
• real
• artless
• freehearted
• ingenuous
• unpretentious
• unpretending
• vociferous
• innocent
• foursquare
• rude
• gruff
• brusque
• thoughtless
• natural
• abrupt
• curt
• bluff
• inconsiderate
• crusty
• ungracious
• undesigning
• impolite
• tactless
• unsubtle
• unmannerly
• undiplomatic
• uncivil
• sharp
• impertinent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reserved
• restrained
• inhibited
• quiet
• ambiguous
• laconic
• reticent
• taciturn
• uncommunicative
• unforthcoming
• uncandid
• equivocal
• diplomatic
• evasive
• dissembling
• civil
• circuitous
• tactful
• courteous
• polite
• politic
• considerate
• close-mouthed
• tight-lipped

2

as in emotional

showing feeling freely

people at the funeral were unreserved mourners, and the service was marked by loud wailing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emotional
• uninhibited
• affectionate
• effusive
• loving
• demonstrative
• outgoing
• unrestrained
• passionate
• warm
• touchy-feely
• feeling
• expansive
• sensitive
• theatrical
• sentimental
• intense
• outspoken
• communicative
• mawkish
• histrionic
• dramatic
• melodramatic
• frank
• gushy
• extroverted
• soulful
• mushy
• blunt
• candid
• gushing
• maudlin
• schmaltzy
• hyperemotional
• plain

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reserved
• restrained
• inhibited
• undemonstrative
• silent
• unemotional
• quiet
• constrained
• modest
• reticent
• bashful
• shy
• retiring
• introverted
• indifferent
• taciturn
• detached
• aloof
• dispassionate
• stolid
• impassive
• unconcerned
• phlegmatic
• cold
• unfriendly
• unfeeling
• emotionless
• icy
• glacial
• frigid
• chilly
• self-directed
• hard-edged
• hard-hearted
• hard-boiled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unreserved

The unreserved feedback on the offense comes first. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026

There is an open-concept layout with unreserved desks, plus small nooks and rooms for private calls or meetings. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025

Uni will not leave February 6 unreserved, replacing Reminders of Him with an untitled Blumhouse movie. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025

Interestingly, even Stricker’s admirers rarely express unreserved praise for her work. — Moritz Scheper, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025