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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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. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 Startups now have access to builders trained at scale, unburdened by legacy processes and driven by a desire for impact. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Chasing success without addressing internal limitations will be far more difficult than moving forward with an unburdened subconscious; for this purpose, Crone offers a mindset solution. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025 For the first time this season Monday, Sandy Alcantara will take the mound for the Marlins unburdened by trade speculation. Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unburdened

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 Oct. 2025.

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