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Unencumbered: meaning, definitions and examples

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unencumbered

 

[ ʌnɪnˈkʌmbərd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

freedom from burdens

Unencumbered means being free from burdens or restrictions that might limit one's actions or decisions. This term often describes a state where someone is not weighed down by obligations, debts, or responsibilities. For example, being financially unencumbered allows a person to make choices based on desire rather than necessity. It can also apply to physical, emotional, or social situations where an individual is liberated from constraints.

Synonyms

free, liberated, unburdened, unrestricted

Examples of usage

  • She traveled unencumbered by financial worries.
  • Living an unencumbered life can lead to greater happiness.
  • He approached the negotiation unencumbered by past grievances.

Translations

Translations of the word "unencumbered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desimpedido

🇮🇳 बाधा-मुक्त

🇩🇪 unbelastet

🇮🇩 tanpa beban

🇺🇦 безобтяжений

🇵🇱 nieobciążony

🇯🇵 負担のない

🇫🇷 déchargé

🇪🇸 desobligado

🇹🇷 yükümlülükten muaf

🇰🇷 부담 없는

🇸🇦 غير مثقل

🇨🇿 neomezovaný

🇸🇰 neobmedzený

🇨🇳 无负担的

🇸🇮 neobremenjen

🇮🇸 óþungan

🇰🇿 тосқысыз

🇬🇪 უხერხული

🇦🇿 yüklənmədən azad

🇲🇽 sin cargas

Etymology

The term 'unencumbered' finds its roots in the prefix 'un-', which signifies negation or absence, and 'encumber', derived from the Old French 'encumber', meaning to hinder or burden. The Old French word comes from the Latin 'incumbere', which means to lean upon or weigh down. 'Encumber' appeared in English around the 15th century, while 'unencumbered' emerged as its antonym in the 17th century. Over time, the usage of 'unencumbered' has evolved to express not just a lack of physical burdens but also freedom from emotional and financial restraints. This word highlights an ideal state of being, particularly in contexts of personal choice and autonomy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,264, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.