unencumbered

adjective

un·​en·​cum·​bered ˌən-in-ˈkəm-bərd How to pronounce unencumbered (audio)
: free of encumbrance

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Most Latin American countries do not currently see Beijing as a threat to their economies, their democratic systems, or the security of their citizens, but as a source of investment, infrastructure, and export markets unencumbered by the historical baggage of U.S. interventionism. Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025 No yachts in the marina were sunk, and the croupiers’ jackets in the Monte Carlo casino remained unencumbered by additional military fatigues. Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 21 Mar. 2025 Clouds are a recurring theme in Biggers’ work, symbolizing unencumbered movement and transcendence. Rana Good, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Intersecting angles create deliberate sightlines, yet the flow remains breezy and unencumbered. Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unencumbered

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unencumbered was in 1722

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“Unencumbered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unencumbered. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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