unreserved

[uhn-ri-zurvd]

adjective

1. not restricted; without reservation; full; entire; unqualified.

   unreserved approval.

   Synonyms: unlimited, complete

2. free from reserve; frank; open.

   unreserved behavior.

   Synonyms: sincere, guileless, artless, candid, ingenuous

3. not kept or set apart for a particular use or person.

   unreserved seats.

unreserved

/ ˌʌnrɪˈzɜːvɪdlɪ, ˌʌnrɪˈzɜːvd /

adjective

1. without reserve; having an open manner

2. without reservation

3. not booked or bookable

Other Word Forms

• unreservedly adverb
• unreservedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unreserved¹

First recorded in 1530–40; un- ¹ + reserved

Example Sentences

At the end of Brain's trial, the Bishop of Sheffield offered an "unreserved apology" to victims for "an appalling abuse of power and leadership which should never have occurred".

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The school has since offered "unreserved apologies" to the girl over the incident.

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In 2023, the then First Minister Nicola Sturgeon issued a "sincere, heartfelt and unreserved" apology to people affected by the practice of forced adoption.

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The Jesus Fellowship Trust, which is winding up the affairs of the Jesus Army, said it was appalled by the abuse that occurred, and offered an unreserved apology to all those affected.

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She added that an unreserved apology "goes a long way to mend bridges with families who have felt adrift".

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