Unrestricted: meaning, definitions and examples

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unrestricted

 

[ ˌʌnrɪˈstrɪktɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

freedom

Not limited or restricted; having the freedom to act or make decisions without constraints.

Synonyms

unconfined, unlimited, unrestrained

Examples of usage

  • The artist had unrestricted creative freedom to express herself in any way she saw fit.
  • The new policy allows employees unrestricted access to the company's resources.
Context #2 | Adjective

access

Not subject to any restrictions or controls; allowing access without limitations.

Synonyms

free, open, unhindered

Examples of usage

  • The unrestricted entry policy at the museum attracted a large number of visitors.
  • The website offers unrestricted downloads for its premium members.

Translations

Translations of the word "unrestricted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irrestrito

🇮🇳 अप्रतिबंधित

🇩🇪 uneingeschränkt

🇮🇩 tidak terbatas

🇺🇦 необмежений

🇵🇱 nieograniczony

🇯🇵 無制限の (museigen no)

🇫🇷 illimité

🇪🇸 ilimitado

🇹🇷 sınırsız

🇰🇷 제한 없는 (jehan eomneun)

🇸🇦 غير مقيد

🇨🇿 neomezený

🇸🇰 neobmedzený

🇨🇳 无限制的 (wú xiàn zhì de)

🇸🇮 neomejen

🇮🇸 óheftur

🇰🇿 шектеусіз

🇬🇪 უშედეგო

🇦🇿 məhdudiyyətsiz

🇲🇽 ilimitado

Etymology

The word 'unrestricted' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'restricted' meaning 'limited or controlled'. The concept of being unrestricted has been valued throughout history in various contexts, from personal freedom to access to resources. The term gained popularity in the 20th century as societies began advocating for more freedom and less regulation.

See also: restrict, restricted, restrictedly, restricting, restriction, restrictions, restrictive, restrictor, unrestrictedness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,526, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.