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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
The bank quickly convened calls with the affected staff and issued an unreserved apology, offering counseling and psychological support.
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Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s unreserved public support in his round of interviews two months ago was significant in that regard.
—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
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Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s unreserved public support in his round of interviews two months ago was significant in that regard.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreserved
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Then there’s reality TV star Spencer Pratt, an outspoken Bass critic, who launched a campaign rooted in his fury over the city’s handling of the fire — and the loss of his family’s home in the flames.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The outspoken auteur, considered one of Iranian cinema’s greatest living masters, is still in the crosshairs of the government known as the Islamic Republic of Iran.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Shouts for it will be met by angry fingers jutted towards the various gaffes played ad nauseam on Sky Sports’ weekly Ref Watch, or the mandatory pause before the emotional unleashing as VAR mulls over whether a goal is a goal or just a hoax.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But del Toro expands the emotional spectrum with forgiveness.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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Yet, to be honest, our dance card is already mighty full with a whole array of different kinds of gigs – from big pop shows to classic rock concerts and a number of different small club shows.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Shared finances, emotional investments or trust issues become crystal clear, prompting honest conversations and practical decision-making.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Charlamagne’s Breakfast Club, known for its host’s uninhibited trademark interview style and access to top stars, is now in its 15th year.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Dec. 2025
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Two blond mean girls are bullying Cannon in the cafeteria, and Trish, who’s as loud and uninhibited as Cannon is pent up, intervenes in the most embarrassing way possible.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
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In a candid interview, top real estate agent and founder of SYKES Properties, Erin Sykes, got real about the state of the Florida real estate market.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Mod Sun has been candid about the split in the past.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Over the years, many have stopped seeing Pretty Woman as an affectionate fairytale.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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The affectionate moment marked their first unmistakable public display as a couple.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The frank tone of the letter that carefully picked apart the plan proved a common feature of Jaworski’s time at City Hall.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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But do the hierarchy want another frank agitator in Maresca, having been sufficiently chastened by Amorim’s semi-regular public declarations?—
Peter South,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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After effusive visitor feedback, Shaw has permitted the Art Institute to hang onto the work through November 15, nearly a year longer than planned.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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Gradually, those missives evolve from hostile taunts to flirtation and then settle on passionate, effusive, unlikely love, which runs contrary to their missions.—
Emma Sarappo,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Unreserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreserved. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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