unreservedly
|un-re-served-ly|
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/ˌʌnrɪˈzɜrvɪdli/
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/ˌʌnrɪˈzɜːvɪdli/
(unreserved)
open and frank
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unreservedly' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reserved,' which comes from Latin 'reservare,' meaning 'to keep back.'
Historical Evolution
'reservare' transformed into the Old French word 'reserver,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reserve,' with 'unreservedly' forming as an adverbial form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reserved' meant 'to keep back,' but 'unreservedly' evolved to mean 'without holding back.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not limited or restricted; openly and without holding back.
She unreservedly apologized for her mistake.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 05:25