UNRESTRICTED Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

unrestricted

adjective

ˌən-ri-ˈstrik-təd

Definition of unrestricted

as in public

freely available for use or participation by all it's an unrestricted marathon—anyone can run in it

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as in flexible

not bound by rigid standards the author of the book has an unrestricted view of what qualifies as "art"

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as in unlimited

not limited or specialized in application or purpose an unrestricted license to operate a motor vehicle

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Recent Examples of unrestricted How Recurring Revenue Is The Pump There’s only one kind of funding that reliably shows up in year seven—recurring, unrestricted revenue. — Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Each will receive an unrestricted $60,000 grant, disbursed over a five-year period. — News Desk, Artforum, 12 Aug. 2026 While students using unrestricted AI show immediate performance improvement while using AI agents, their performance plummets once the tool is removed. — Aaron Glantz, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026 Coen believes that for supersonic flight to become economically attractive for large airlines, the solution to the boom problem needs to allow aircraft to fly at unrestricted speeds over land, not just over water. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrestricted

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted

Adjective

Shein's Hong Kong debut comes after earlier attempts to go public in New York and London did not materialize.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
This was far from Towns’ first public splash in the sports card space.

— Larry Holder, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of public

Adjective

Thickness, though, is not always an option—optical films have to stay clear, protective layers on aircraft have to stay light and flexible, and the barriers on outdoor electronics are thin by design.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Soft loafers are also resonating for their lightweight, flexible construction and polished look without sacrificing comfort.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

Can Kushner’s billions of dollars and unlimited access deliver the kind of magnetic appeal that began with the Showtime Lakers in 1979?

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
In Desert Sands, May-Vollmar said unlimited Wi-Fi in the classroom replicates the real world for students.

— Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of unlimited

Adjective

Based on this brief Anton shot and a couple of other small moments — like Paul Baker delivering breakfast to both Anton and Issa in the cold open — that story line isn’t over.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
This online co-op game brings players together in an open-world sandbox filled with mini-games, collectibles, and tons of secrets.

— Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of open

Adjective

Wear it with sandals or sneakers, and a sun hat for a relaxed end-of-summer look, or style it with boots and a denim jacket for a fall dinner.

— Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Slip into a very autumnal and burgundy pair, and style them with a relaxed button-down and pleated trousers.

— India Roby, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of relaxed

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