unburdened
adjective
un·bur·dened
ˌən-ˈbər-dᵊnd 
: 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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The main return Boston got for Devers was being unburdened of his salary, and the implication was that the Red Sox would take his money and reinvest it into the roster.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 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
Being unburdened by pressure and performance leaves more room for fantasy.
—Maya Walsh-Little, SELF, 15 Dec. 2025
The device uses smart technology to roam freely around your home picking up dirt, dust, pet hair, and more — leaving you to go about your daily life a tad more unburdened.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 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
Being unburdened by pressure and performance leaves more room for fantasy.
—Maya Walsh-Little, SELF, 15 Dec. 2025
The device uses smart technology to roam freely around your home picking up dirt, dust, pet hair, and more — leaving you to go about your daily life a tad more unburdened.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unburdened
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“Unburdened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unburdened. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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