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unreserved

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌʌn.rɪˈzɜːrvd/

KK: /ʌnˈrɛzərvd/

adjective
Definition

Showing complete openness and honesty without holding back any feelings or opinions.


Example

She gave an unreserved compliment about his performance.


Conversation
Sloth A
I really appreciate your unreserved support during my project.
Sloth B
Of course! I believe in your ideas and wanted to help you succeed.
Sloth A
It means a lot to me, especially when you offer such unreserved feedback.
Sloth B
That's what friends are for — honesty and encouragement all the way!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
open
candid
frank
Antonyms
reserved
cautious
restrained
Root Explanation

Unreserved → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "reserved" (from Latin "reservare", meaning to keep back or hold). The word "unreserved" means not held back or freely given without reservation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') holding back or keeping something ('reserved') — that's why unreserved means freely given.

Visually Confused Words
unpreserved
undeserved
unserved
reserved
unswerved
undeserve
reserve
undeservedly
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