unrestricted
/ˌʌnrɪˈstrɪktɪd/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌnristrˈɪktɪd] /ˌʌnrɪˈstrɪktɪd/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌnristrˈɪktɪd] /ˌən-ri-ˈstrik-təd How to pronounce unrestricted (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unrestricted — adjective
- unrestrictedpositive
- more unrestrictedcomparative
- most unrestrictedsuperlative
1. completely free from any official limits, rules, or controls that would prevent
completely free from any official limits, rules, or controls that would prevent someone from acting as they wish.
The government granted the research team unrestricted access to the national archives.
unrestricted access to [place]
Hyun's new contract gives him unrestricted use of the company car and fitness centre.
unrestricted use of [facility]
The trade deal allows unrestricted movement of goods across both borders.
From her hotel balcony, Sofie had an unrestricted view of the entire coastline.
Teachers worry that unrestricted screen time harms children's sleep and concentration.
- unlimited
broader in meaning; can refer to infinite quantity (unlimited supply) whereas 'unrestricted' focuses on the absence of constraints or rules.
- free
more general; can also mean 'without cost' or 'liberated', while 'unrestricted' specifically emphasises the lack of imposed controls.
- open
less formal; often used for access (open to everyone) but does not necessarily imply the absence of all rules.
- unchecked
carries a negative connotation of no oversight or monitoring, whereas 'unrestricted' is neutral in tone.
- restricted
direct opposite; subject to rules, limits, or controls.
- limited
implies a fixed boundary or cap rather than total absence of rules.
- controlled
suggests active regulation or supervision by an authority.
文法句型
unrestricted + noun
be + unrestricted
用法筆記
Cannot be used with degree adverbs such as 'very' or 'extremely' because it describes an absolute state — something either has restrictions or it does not.