Unshackled: meaning, definitions and examples

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unshackled

 

[ สŒnหˆสƒรฆkษ™ld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

freedom, bondage

Unshackled refers to a state of being free from constraints or limitations, particularly those imposed by others. It signifies liberation from physical, mental, or emotional restraints. This term is often used in contexts where individuals or groups escape oppressive situations. It can also denote a sense of empowerment and independence, allowing one to pursue goals or ideals without restrictions.

Synonyms

freed, liberated, released, unbound

Examples of usage

  • After years of hard work, she felt unshackled and ready to take on new challenges.
  • The unshackled spirit of the movement inspired many to fight for their rights.
  • He lived an unshackled life, traveling wherever his heart desired.

Translations

Translations of the word "unshackled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น libertado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเค•เฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช befreit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dilepaskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uwolniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่งฃๆ”พใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉlivrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ liberado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถzgรผrleลŸtirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด๋ฐฉ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุฑุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osvobozenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oslobodenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃๆ”พ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osvobojen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frelsuรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัะฐั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒฃแƒคแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azad edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ liberado

Etymology

The word 'unshackled' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not' or 'the opposite of', and the word 'shackle', which derives from the Old English 'sceacla' meaning a fastening or a bond. The term shackle has historical connotations, often associated with the confinement of prisoners or enslaved individuals. Over time, unshackling came to signify a release from various forms of bondage, both physical and metaphorical. Its usage has evolved in literature and social discourse to symbolize not just freedom from literal chains, but also liberation from societal expectations, personal limitations, and psychological constraints. The broader implications of unshackling resonate in movements that advocate for emancipation and personal empowerment.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,793 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.