unreservedly — in a complete and enthusiastic way, without any doubt or holding back
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a complete and enthusiastic way, without any doubt or holding back
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnrɪˈzɜːrvɪdli/
Example Sentences
- The food critic praised the restaurant unreservedly, calling it 'a culinary miracle'.
- My grandmother loves my boyfriend unreservedly, even though he accidentally broke her favorite vase.
- I can unreservedly say that this is the worst movie I've ever seen.
unreservedly
ADVERB[/ʌnrɪˈzɜːrvɪdli/]
in a complete and enthusiastic way, without any doubt or holding back
in a complete and enthusiastic way, without any doubt or holding back
From acting reservedly to winning deservedly, now celebrating unreservedly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Unreservedly derives from the Middle English and Old French 'reserve' (meaning to keep back or withhold), combined with the Germanic prefix 'un-' (meaning not) and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The word evolved to mean 'without reservation or hesitation; completely and openly'.
Breakdown
un- (not) + reserve (hold back, from Latin reservare) + -ed (past participle) + -ly (adverb-forming suffix). The combination negates the concept of holding back, creating an adverbial form meaning 'without restraint or reservation'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The food critic praised the restaurant unreservedly, calling it 'a culinary miracle'.”
“My grandmother loves my boyfriend unreservedly, even though he accidentally broke her favorite vase.”
“I can unreservedly say that this is the worst movie I've ever seen.”
“She apologized unreservedly for eating the last piece of pizza, then immediately ordered three more.”
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