unreserved

adjective

ˌən-ri-ˈzərvd How to pronounce unreserved (audio)
Definition of unreservednext
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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2
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 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 See All Example Sentences for unreserved
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreserved
  1. outspoken
  2. emotional
  3. honest
  4. uninhibited
  5. candid
  6. affectionate
  7. frank
  8. effusive
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  • The feud helped cost Republicans an incumbent who may have been tougher for Democrats to dislodge, and Tillis has emerged as an increasingly outspoken critic of the president.
    — Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Some Democrats have been outspoken in their support of impeaching members of the Cabinet, such as War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
    — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of outspoken
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  • The shift is tied to broader wellness behavior, with younger consumers folding emotional well-being into daily self-care.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
  • But his wartime service comes at an emotional price as Stewart becomes tormented by the loss of many of the men under his command and must tackle the duty of writing condolence letters to their families.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • Keeping a running list of questions that go beyond the scope of what the agent was built to handle functions as an honest product roadmap.
    — Rob Green, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • And when side effects feel unbearable, patients deserve honest conversations about their options.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of honest
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  • Behind closed doors, however, the switch from a spouse to a child, from Mann the husband to Mann the father, is the switch from the intimate to the casual, from uninhibited speech to guardedness.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2026
  • And Ibiza provides an appropriately uninhibited first setting.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of uninhibited
Adjective
  • Bruckheimer has been candid about work on a new Pirates film which would have Jeff Nathanson writing the script.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Last month, Brody, who is Jewish and currently plays Rabbi Noah Roklov in Netflix’s Nobody Wants This, spoke to GQ about his political advocacy and went viral for getting candid about his views on Israel and Gaza.
    — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of candid
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  • The two shared a friendship adored by fans, often seen greeting each other with an affectionate kiss on the lips whether on TV programs or on the red carpet.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Other people shared their own experiences with romantic interactions and affectionate responses, showing how some individuals are choosing to use the technology.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of affectionate
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  • Jones goes on to outline the band’s existing lineup, before giving a rather frank assessment of their current drummer.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The frank discussion led to some fascinating exchanges between those who fear existential risk from the technology and those who suggest the whole thing is an overblown distraction from the real issues.
    — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of frank
Adjective
  • Turns out, there are plenty of effusive ex–theater kids who understand the assignment.
    — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Kim was effusive and bossy, running her multibillion-dollar business in a bathrobe, two gay men pulling at her hair and face.
    — Jonathan Van Meter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of effusive

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“Unreserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreserved. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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