unburdened
adjective
un·bur·dened
ˌən-ˈbər-dᵊnd 
: not burdened : having no weight or load
unburdened by the expectations of others
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now unburdened of his painful secret, he felt free for the first time in years
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If this Republican scheme is successful, the president will feel even more unburdened by any sense of accountability.
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Eric H. Holder Jr, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
Detached and unburdened by the need of a narrative, the images simply exist.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Donald Trump’s extended, unfiltered appearance in the briefing room reflected a presidency increasingly unburdened by traditional constraints.
—Matt Viser, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2026
In Guanacaste, one writer finds moments of unburdened joy among the realities of existing as a Black woman.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Dec. 2025
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Eric H. Holder Jr, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
Detached and unburdened by the need of a narrative, the images simply exist.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Donald Trump’s extended, unfiltered appearance in the briefing room reflected a presidency increasingly unburdened by traditional constraints.
—Matt Viser, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2026
In Guanacaste, one writer finds moments of unburdened joy among the realities of existing as a Black woman.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Unburdened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unburdened. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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