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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Trading Thuney gives the Chiefs, who had 20 unrestricted free agents heading into this offseason, more resources to sign Smith and those other players. Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 As a seller, the club is open to moving its pending unrestricted free agents — provided the returns are sufficiently enticing. Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 2025 LeBron can be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and there is speculation any team wishing to sign him had better commit to draft Bronny this summer or in ‘25. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025 Knight will be an arbitration-eligible RFA in summer 2026, while Mrázek will be an unrestricted free agent. Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025 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 14 Mar. 2025.

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