Without any limits, conditions, or reservations; complete and absolute.
example
Das neue Gesetz gibt den Bürgern uneingeschränkten Zugang zu den Regierungsdokumenten.
The new law gives citizens unrestricted access to government documents.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is logically structured: 'einschränken' (to restrict) means 'to limit'. The prefix 'un-' negates this. So 'uneingeschränkt' (unrestricted) literally means 'not limited' or 'without limits'.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe uneingeschränktes Vertrauen in deine Fähigkeiten.
I have unrestricted confidence in your abilities.
Use as an adverb
'Uneingeschränkt' (unrestrictedly, fully) can also be used as an adverb to modify a verb. It then means 'fully and completely' or 'without any doubt'.
EXAMPLE
Ich kann dieses Restaurant uneingeschränkt empfehlen.
I can recommend this restaurant without reservation.
Typical collocations
Common nouns combined with 'uneingeschränkt' (unrestricted) are 'Vertrauen' (trust), 'Unterstützung' (support), 'Solidarität' (solidarity), and 'Zugang' (access).
EXAMPLE
Die Mitarbeiter zeigten uneingeschränkte Solidarität mit ihren streikenden Kollegen.
The employees showed unrestricted solidarity with their striking colleagues.
Compare with
synonym · confusable
uneingeschränkt vs unbedingt
definitely / unconditional
'unbedingt' and 'uneingeschränkt' can both mean that there are no conditions or limits. They are similar in this meaning, but they are used differently grammatically. 'unbedingt' is an adverb and usually describes how something applies or happens. 'uneingeschränkt' is an adjective or is used adverbially, and it fits especially well with approval, trust, support, or rights. They can be confused because both mean 'without restriction'. In many everyday sentences, however, 'uneingeschränkt' sounds a bit more precise when talking about full approval or full validity.
uneingeschränkt
Nach dem Gespräch hat der Chef dem Plan uneingeschränkt zugestimmt.
After the conversation, the boss gave the plan his full approval.
unbedingt
Sie vertraut ihrem Bruder unbedingt, weil er immer ehrlich zu ihr ist.
She trusts her brother completely because he is always honest with her.