Unburdening: meaning, definitions and examples

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unburdening

 

[ ʌnˈbɜːr.dən.ɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional relief

Unburdening refers to the act of relieving oneself of a burden or weight, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe emotional or psychological relief. This could involve sharing one's feelings or problems with someone to lighten the emotional load. In a broader sense, it can also refer to the act of giving up responsibilities or obligations that are overwhelming. Unburdening often leads to a sense of freedom and clarity, allowing individuals to move forward without the heavy weight of their troubles.

Synonyms

liberation, release, relief

Examples of usage

  • She felt a sense of unburdening after sharing her worries with a friend.
  • Unburdening oneself of past traumas can lead to personal growth.
  • The therapist encouraged unburdening during their sessions.

Translations

Translations of the word "unburdening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 libertação

🇮🇳 भार मुक्त करना

🇩🇪 Entlastung

🇮🇩 melepaskan beban

🇺🇦 зняття тягаря

🇵🇱 odciążenie

🇯🇵 負担を軽減する

🇫🇷 décharge

🇪🇸 alivio

🇹🇷 yükten kurtulma

🇰🇷 부담을 덜다

🇸🇦 إزالة العبء

🇨🇿 odlehčení

🇸🇰 odľahčenie

🇨🇳 减轻负担

🇸🇮 razbremenitev

🇮🇸 aflastun

🇰🇿 жүк түсіру

🇬🇪 ტვირთის მოხსნა

🇦🇿 yüklənmənin azaldılması

🇲🇽 alivio

Word origin

The term 'unburdening' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-', indicating reversal, and the word 'burden', which traces its origins back to the Old English word 'byrdan', meaning to carry or impose a load. The concept of being burdened dates back to ancient language, where 'burden' was used to describe both physical loads and emotional weights. The evolution of the word took place as societies developed more complex social relationships, leading to an understanding of emotional and psychological burdens. This transition reflects a growing recognition of mental health and the importance of expressing and alleviating one's struggles. 'Unburdening' has thus come to embody not only the act of removal of weight but also the therapeutic process of sharing one's troubles within various contexts, such as counseling, friendships, and literature.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,295, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.