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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Listen to this article The new NFL year officially began at 3 p.m. Wednesday, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened at 11 a.m. Monday. Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025 Well, the team still has several unrestricted free agents available on the open market. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025 Rantanen was a pending unrestricted free agent when the Avalanche traded him Jan. 24 to the Carolina Hurricanes. Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025 The unrestricted free agent’s deal includes $20.6 million fully guaranteed and a $9 million signing bonus, according to OverTheCap.com. Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 13 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 23 Mar. 2025.

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