unlimited
/ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈli-mə-təd/ (ame, mw)
unlimited — adjective
- unlimitedpositive
- more unlimitedcomparative
- most unlimitedsuperlative
1. Something that is unlimited has no fixed upper boundary — you can have as much o
Something that is unlimited has no fixed upper boundary — you can have as much of it as you want, or it can go as far or high as possible, without any cap or restriction.
The new phone plan gives Haruto unlimited data for a fixed monthly fee.
unlimited + [uncountable noun] for services
Diego was thrilled about the buffet because it offered unlimited pizza and ice cream.
unlimited + [food noun] for all-you-can-eat context
The museum pass allows Talia and her family unlimited visits for an entire year.
With unlimited time, Mizuki could finally travel across all the countries she had dreamed of.
- endless
Focuses on continuous duration rather than quantity — 'endless waiting' suggests it keeps going, not just that there is no cap.
- limitless
Very close in meaning, but slightly more poetic or dramatic; 'limitless sky' feels grander than 'unlimited sky'.
- infinite
Suggests something so vast it cannot be measured or imagined; more mathematical or spiritual in tone.
- unrestricted
Emphasizes the absence of rules or controls rather than quantity — 'unrestricted access' means no permission needed.
- limited
Direct opposite — there is a fixed cap on amount or extent.
- restricted
Emphasizes control or rules that limit what you can do.
- finite
Has a clear end or boundary; more technical or scientific.
文法句型
unlimited + [uncountable noun]
unlimited + [plural noun]
be + unlimited
用法筆記
Frequently used with uncountable nouns related to resources or consumption (data, access, time, power, food, refills). Sounds unnatural with individual countable items — 'unlimited apples' is odd, whereas 'unlimited refills of soda' is natural because refills refer to the ongoing service, not the individual items.
常見錯誤
2. If something such as support, trust, or authority is unlimited, it is complete a
If something such as support, trust, or authority is unlimited, it is complete and total — given or offered without any hidden conditions, restrictions, or exceptions.
Eleni told her son he had her unlimited support in any career he chose.
unlimited + support for unconditional commitment
The ambassador was given unlimited authority to negotiate with the other government.
unlimited + authority for formal/legal context
Sari offered her friends unlimited loyalty, standing by them through every difficulty.
Baraka assured his research team they would receive unlimited backing for the community project.
- unconditional
Stronger emphasis on the absence of conditions; often used with 'love' or 'support'.
- absolute
Emphasizes completeness and the idea that nothing can overrule it; 'absolute power' cannot be challenged.
- unrestricted
Also works in this sense but focuses on lack of rules rather than lack of conditions.
- total
Less formal and more conversational; 'total support' is common in everyday speech.
- conditional
Given only if certain conditions are met — the direct opposite.
- qualified
Limited or modified by exceptions or reservations.
- restricted
Bound by rules or limitations.
文法句型
unlimited + [abstract noun: support/trust/love/authority]
用法筆記
Restricted to abstract nouns that describe commitment or control: support, trust, love, loyalty, authority, power. Unlike sense 1, this sense cannot describe physical quantities (data, food, time). Distinguish from sense 1 (NO LIMIT) by checking whether the noun is a physical resource — if yes, it is sense 1.