unreserved

adjective

un·​re·​served ˌən-ri-ˈzərvd How to pronounce unreserved (audio)
1
: not limited or partial : entire, unqualified
unreserved enthusiasm
2
: not cautious or reticent : frank, open
3
: not set aside for special use
unreservedly adverb

Examples of unreserved in a Sentence

Seating at the concert will be unreserved. I have nothing but unreserved admiration for him.
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Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unreserved was in 1538

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“Unreserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unreserved. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

unreserved

adjective
un·​re·​served ˌən-ri-ˈzərvd How to pronounce unreserved (audio)
1
: not held in reserve : not kept back
unreserved enthusiasm
2
: having or showing no reserve in manner or speech
unreservedly adverb

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