unreserved
/ˌʌnrɪˈzɜːvd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnrɪˈzɜːrvd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ri-ˈzərvd How to pronounce unreserved (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unreserved — adjective
- unreservedpositive
- more unreservedcomparative
- most unreservedsuperlative
1. describes a feeling, opinion, or action that is given completely, without any do
describes a feeling, opinion, or action that is given completely, without any doubt or limitation.
The city council offered its unreserved support for the new community centre plan.
collocation: unreserved support
Amelia gave an unreserved apology after accidentally deleting her colleague's files.
collocation: unreserved apology
The audience showed unreserved enthusiasm for the young pianist's performance.
Sahil's parents expressed unreserved joy when he told them about the scholarship.
The newspaper gave the film an unreserved recommendation, calling it a masterpiece.
- complete
more common and less formal; used in everyday contexts
- total
similar intensity but broader application (total disaster, total stranger)
- unqualified
formal; often with 'support', 'success', or 'approval'
- wholehearted
emphasises warmth and sincere enthusiasm more than logical completeness
文法句型
unreserved + noun (support, apology, admiration)
be + unreserved
用法筆記
Frequently used with abstract nouns such as 'support', 'apology', 'admiration', 'enthusiasm', and 'praise' to emphasise that the feeling is total.
常見錯誤
2. describes a seat, ticket, table, or space that anyone can use without booking it
describes a seat, ticket, table, or space that anyone can use without booking it or paying for it in advance.
The concert hall has unreserved seating, so the early birds get the best spots.
collocation: unreserved seating
Tara bought an unreserved ticket for the train and stood near the luggage rack.
collocation: unreserved ticket
All the tables in the outdoor section were unreserved that warm afternoon.
The museum offers unreserved parking on a first-come, first-served basis.
Romi booked a table in the main room because the unreserved section was already full.
- open
broader; 'open seating' means the same as 'unreserved seating'
- general admission
specific to events; not used for tables or parking
- unbooked
less common; specifically for tickets and rooms
文法句型
unreserved + noun (seat, ticket, table, parking)
用法筆記
Common in travel and event contexts. The opposite is 'reserved' (kept for a specific person). Some venues label sections as 'unreserved' or 'general admission'.
常見錯誤
3. describes a person, or their way of expressing themselves, as very open and hone
describes a person, or their way of expressing themselves, as very open and honest, without holding back what they truly think or feel.
Salma is refreshingly unreserved — she shares her opinions even when they are unpopular.
be + unreserved describing a person's character
The principal was unusually unreserved at the staff meeting, openly admitting that the new schedule had failed.
be + unreserved + at [event] describing a person's behaviour
Roya's unreserved laughter echoed through the hallway and made everyone smile.
Théo was unreserved in his praise of the team, calling their work the best he had ever seen.
The village elder was completely unreserved with the young couple, telling them stories from his own marriage.
文法句型
be + unreserved
unreserved + noun (manner, honesty, praise)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (TOTAL / UNQUALIFIED): sense 1 modifies abstract nouns (support, apology, admiration) to indicate the degree or completeness of the feeling. Sense 3 only applies to a person or their manner of expression — it describes how openly someone communicates, not how much of a feeling they have. Even when used with a shared noun like 'praise' or 'criticism', sense 3 requires an animate subject whose directness is the focus, whereas sense 1 treats the noun as a quantity.