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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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Her love life, like her work life, according to her most outspoken friend, Littia (singer Inayah), is in shambles, and an invitation to spend the holidays with love interest Colton (Aaron O’Connell) challenges her perspectives on romance.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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The pair will face the immediate challenge of addressing the controversy over politics that has roiled the firm, at a time when many Silicon Valley venture firms are becoming increasingly outspoken on hot-button political and culture-war issues.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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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But to be honest, the 20th anniversary, in other people’s hands, would not have lured me back.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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They’re further accused of honest services wire fraud, a noteworthy charge that has played an instrumental role in the sports world of late.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The result is an exalted transfiguration of uninhibited gossip, breezy but earnest, carefree and provocative.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some designs, too, have been rooted in fantasy, as designers propose their wildest and most uninhibited visions on the catwalk.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 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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The shelter explained that Bowie is a friendly, affectionate dog who thrives with structured exercise and engagement.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The point wasn’t to trash the original but to honor it with affectionate exaggeration.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Over the past year, CEO Andy Jassy has been frank about Amazon’s transformation.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Sources who witnessed this, speaking anonymously to protect their position like others consulted for this article, say there was a frank exchange between players, with particular criticism aimed at junior members of the squad over their attitude and application in the build-up.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Phillips was effusive with her praise for Davie, who was one of the people who recently promoted her to replace Charlotte Moore as BBC content boss.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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The first-year coach has been effusive about Johnson’s knack for relocation and natural feel for cutting.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Unreserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreserved. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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