unreserve
8.3
Open and honest speech or behavior without holding back
- noun
- /ˌʌn.rɪˈzɜrv/
:
franqueza
- The journalist's unreserve in discussing sensitive topics revealed her commitment to honest reporting.
Examples
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In their conversation, Buber noted, "immediacy reigned between them, an unheard-of unreserve." Reflecting further on this event, Buber remarked that he became aware of sharing in the "triumph of the interhuman."
Academic text (2011) -
During the meeting, her unreserve in expressing her opinions impressed everyone present.
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His unreserve about his past experiences made it easier for others to open up as well.
Synonyms
frankness
vsunreserve
7
3.5
Open and honest talk that says exactly what you think
is more about lack of restraint than just direct honesty
candidness
vsunreserve
1
5.1
An honest and open way of speaking or acting
is more about open, uncontrolled expression than mere truthfulness
freeness
vsunreserve
5.4
An open and honest way of speaking or acting
is similar but highlights lack of restraint more strongly
downrightness
vsunreserve
6.7
An open and direct way of speaking or acting
is about open, unrestrained behavior rather than plain bluntness
How Reserved
Surface Forms
unreserve singular
unreserves plural
Morphology
Etymology
Unreserve as a noun comes from the parts un- 'not' and reserve 'holding back'. It means the quality of being open and not shy, so someone with unreserve speaks freely.