unreserve
1
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
downrightness
vsunreserve
1
6.7
An open and direct way of speaking or acting
is about open, unrestrained behavior rather than plain bluntness
freeness
vsunreserve
1
5.4
An open and honest way of speaking or acting
is similar but highlights lack of restraint more strongly
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.