unrestricted

adjective

un·​re·​strict·​ed ˌən-ri-ˈstrik-təd How to pronounce unrestricted (audio)
: not having limits : not subject to restriction : not restricted
unrestricted areas
an unrestricted discussion

Examples of unrestricted in a Sentence

it's an unrestricted marathon—anyone can run in it the author of the book has an unrestricted view of what qualifies as "art" an unrestricted license to operate a motor vehicle
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Blackwood, a pending unrestricted free agent, had been 6-8-0 with a .887 save percentage in 15 career games against the Rangers. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024 Adeniji was drafted in the sixth round by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020 and was signed by the Browns as an unrestricted free agent in March, according to the team. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024 Soto has declined $440 million contract offers in order to reach unrestricted free agency. David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024 For 2024 The Sundance Institute Latine Fellowship is a yearlong experience in which includes a $10,000 unrestricted grant, bespoke artist development support, creative and tactical support on their projects and regular opportunities for community engagement and networking. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unrestricted 

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unrestricted was in 1750

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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrestricted. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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