free thought

noun

: unorthodox attitudes or beliefs

specifically : 18th century deism

Examples of free thought in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Independent of Catholic constraints, this haven for free thought ushered in intellectuals from all over the continent, including Copernicus, who studied here, and Galileo, who taught here. — Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 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