Unyoked: meaning, definitions and examples

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unyoked

 

[ ʌnˈjoʊkt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

freedom, independence

The term 'unyoked' describes a state of being free or liberated from constraints or burdens, particularly those that might limit one's actions or decisions. It is often used in a figurative sense to imply that a person is not bound by obligations, restrictions, or duties that typically come with certain responsibilities or expectations. This word embodies a sense of autonomy and the ability to act without external pressures. It may also connote a lightness or relief from previous bindings.

Synonyms

free, independent, liberated, released, unbound

Examples of usage

  • She felt unyoked after leaving her corporate job.
  • The unyoked spirit of the traveler inspired others.
  • They embraced an unyoked lifestyle, traveling wherever the wind took them.

Translations

Translations of the word "unyoked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desatrelado

🇮🇳 अलग

🇩🇪 entfesselt

🇮🇩 bebas

🇺🇦 нев'язаний

🇵🇱 odwiązany

🇯🇵 結びついていない

🇫🇷 délesté

🇪🇸 desenlazado

🇹🇷 bağlarından kurtulmuş

🇰🇷 묶이지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مربوط

🇨🇿 odvázaný

🇸🇰 odviazaný

🇨🇳 未绑

🇸🇮 odvezan

🇮🇸 laus

🇰🇿 байланыссыз

🇬🇪 გათავისუფლებული

🇦🇿 azad edilmiş

🇲🇽 desatado

Etymology

The term 'unyoked' comes from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'yoke,' which is a term used to describe a wooden beam used between a pair of oxen or other animals to enable them to pull together on a load. The yoke is often seen as a symbol of burden or restraint. When something is described as being 'unyoked,' it indicates a release from this encumbrance. The use of 'yoke' in this context dates back to Old English 'yoc' and has been utilized metaphorically in literature and speech for many centuries to denote bondage or servitude. Over time, 'unyoked' has evolved to encompass broader meanings of freedom and lack of restraint beyond its agricultural origins.