unencumbered
adjective
un·en·cum·bered
ˌən-in-ˈkəm-bərd 
: free of encumbrance
unencumbered property
felt unencumbered by responsibilities while on vacation
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West-facing balconies and outdoor dining areas have unencumbered views of the best sunset in the Dutch Caribbean.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
But even without them, solar is still cheaper and faster to build than any alternative, and when coupled with ever-cheaper batteries is increasingly unencumbered by clouds and nighttime.
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Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
In 1982, the household carrying $1 million in net worth was largely unencumbered.
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Matt Stephens,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
For now, though, Rue looks truly happy, smiling an unencumbered, guileless smile.
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Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
But even without them, solar is still cheaper and faster to build than any alternative, and when coupled with ever-cheaper batteries is increasingly unencumbered by clouds and nighttime.
—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
In 1982, the household carrying $1 million in net worth was largely unencumbered.
—
Matt Stephens,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
For now, though, Rue looks truly happy, smiling an unencumbered, guileless smile.
—
Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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“Unencumbered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unencumbered. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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