unburdened

adjective

un·​bur·​dened ˌən-ˈbər-dᵊnd How to pronounce unburdened (audio)
: not burdened : having no weight or load
unburdened by the expectations of others

Examples of unburdened in a Sentence

now unburdened of his painful secret, he felt free for the first time in years
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Fast forward, now as a teacher and parent, I am unburdened by summer employment and summer childcare anxiety. Davon Loeb, Parents, 7 June 2025 In a vacuum, Real Women Have Curves is a rather unburdened delight. Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025 This is your moment to celebrate with your nearest and dearest, unburdened by the pressures that accompany the upcoming nuptials. Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 June 2025 Spread across a kitchen table, the maps fueled dreams of cross-country travel, unburdened by the reality of endless hours in an overstuffed vehicle. Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unburdened

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unburdened was in 1548

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“Unburdened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unburdened. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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