unrestricted

adjective

un·​re·​strict·​ed ˌən-ri-ˈstrik-təd 

: not having limits : not subject to restriction : not restricted

unrestricted areas

an unrestricted discussion

Synonyms of unrestricted

• public
• open

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Opening the show, model Dyanira Hurbuscher walked in a sheer look — a bra hinting at the boning seen in Edwardian-era corsetry, but completely softened and unrestricted (Gabrielle famously rejected the stiff fashion rules of her time). — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

The deceased driver, who FHP only identified as a 35-year-old white man from Deerfield Beach, was driving in the center unrestricted lane. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

This mandated that at least 10% of locally generated, unrestricted revenue be allocated to incarceration alternatives, advancing what was called the county’s Care First, Jails Last vision. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

But much of that balance was restricted or designated for specific purposes, and the district’s chief business officer warned that its unrestricted reserves remained well below the statewide average for unified school districts. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unrestricted

• contradicted
• interdicted
• addicted
• afflicted
• conflicted
• constricted
• convicted
• depicted
• evicted
• inflicted
• predicted
• restricted