free thought

noun

: unorthodox attitudes or beliefs

specifically : 18th century deism

Examples of free thought in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Responding to those sparks of abolitionist free thought with violent repression, including acts such as the Sumner caning, slaveholders’ violence fueled the rise of the new Republican Party. — Paul Quigley, The Conversation, 13 July 2026

The Founders recognized that free thought is not just a right but a difficult responsibility. — Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026

Inhibiting the free use of property is inhibiting free thought and communication that property serves. — Robertas Bakula, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026

Thinking big about free thought The Congressional Freethought Caucus, named for the philosophy prioritizing logic and reason over religious dogma, emerged from his disclosure. — Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for free thought

• allot
• barat
• begot
• besought
• bethought
• bloodshot
• boycott
• buckshot
• crackpot
• croat
• culottes
• dashpot