: free and loose in style or manner : not held back by rules, duties, or worries
a freewheeling young adventurer
She led a freewheeling life in the city.
: not controlled or limited
a freewheeling discussion/investigation
freewheeling competition
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“Freewheeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/freewheeling. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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