adv. [UN-1 11.]
1. Without reservation or limitation; absolutely.
1651. Baxter, Inf. Bapt., 224. The entrance into Covenant, and acceptation of the terms of it (though not sincerely and unreservedly).
1687. Boyle, Martyrd. Theodora, xi. 201. I should have been very much, if not unreservedly, guided by your wishes.
1768–74. Tucker, Lt. Nat. (1834), II. 399. We may trust unreservedly to the words … of the perfect wise man.
1823. Scott, Quentin D., xxvi. My own person I have this morning placed unreservedly in your power.
1850. Thackeray, Pendennis, ii. Everything was left unreservedly to her, except in case of a second marriage.
2. Without reserve; openly, frankly.
1718. Addison, Lett. to Swift, 20 March. To tell you unreservedly, I have been unwilling [etc.].
1747. Richardson, Clarissa (1811), I. 48. This I may the more unreservedly say to you.
1817. Ponsonby, in Parl. Deb., 286/2. When the bill came before them, he should state his sentiments unreservedly.
1867. Mrs. H. Wood, Orville College, xxiii. Full of her griefs and grievances, she spoke out unreservedly.
