unreserved

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Thân thiện

She gave an unreserved laugh at the funny story.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not cautious or reticent; open and unrestrained in expression or behavior: Describes a person who speaks or acts freely without holding back thoughts or feelings.
   • Not set aside or booked in advance; available for general use: Describes something, such as a seat or a resource, that is not kept for a specific person or purpose and is therefore open to anyone.

Examples

• Adjective (Not cautious/reticent):
  • She was unreserved in her criticism of the new policy.
  • His unreserved enthusiasm made him a popular speaker.
• Adjective (Not set aside):
  • These are unreserved seats; you may sit anywhere.
  • The meeting is open to all staff on an unreserved basis.

Advanced Usage

• "unreservedly" (adverb): In a completely open and wholehearted manner; without any hesitation or doubt.
  • I unreservedly apologize for the mistake.
  • The proposal was unreservedly accepted by the committee.

Variants and Related Words

• Unreservedness (noun): The quality or state of being unreserved.
  • Her unreservedness in sharing her opinions is both refreshing and challenging.

Different Meanings

• The primary distinction lies between the personal quality (openness, lack of inhibition) and the practical status (not booked or restricted). Context clarifies which meaning is intended.

Synonyms

• Frank, outspoken, unrestrained, open, uninhibited (for the personal quality).
• Unbooked, open, free, general admission (for the status of not being reserved).

Antonyms

• Reserved, reticent, cautious, guarded (for the personal quality).
• Reserved, booked, taken, occupied (for the status of being set aside).

Idioms and Phrases

• "Give one's unreserved support": To support someone or something completely and without any conditions or doubts.
  • The community gave its unreserved support to the local charity.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not cautious or reticent
   • unreserved behavior
2. not reserved