unreserved
- adjective
- /ˌʌnrɪˈzɜrvd/
- The BBC has had to issue an unreserved apology and pay £185,000 in damages.
- unreserved seats
Examples
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She expressed her unreserved support for the new policy during the meeting.
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My unreserved apology to everyone reading my posts on mobile phones.
Blog text (31) -
I imagine that Corporate has granted you unreserved authority here.
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Sam: It's not just about unreserved praise.
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The Gerson Institute has my unreserved vote.
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Let's stop the charade, I want you to know that you have my unreserved sympathy.
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Ultimately, not all Jamaican manufacturers heaped unreserved praise on the 807A program.
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The Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has offered its unreserved sympathy and support to women who suffered complications following symphysiotomy procedures after giving birth.
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The teacher gave her students unreserved praise for their hard work on the project.
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His unreserved gratitude was evident as he thanked everyone for their kindness.
Synonyms
Free and not limited by rules
Given freely and generously without holding back
A situation with no limits or boundaries
Very strong and not held back
Antonyms
How Open
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word unreserved is made of un- (meaning 'not') and reserve (meaning 'to keep back'), and you can see the same root in the word reservation. So, unreserved means not holding back, open, direct, and given fully.