unencumbered — not having any burden or impediment; free from debt, legal claims, or restrictions
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not having any burden or impediment; free from debt, legal claims, or restrictions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnɪnˈkʌmbərd/
Korean meaning: 짐이나 방해물이 없는; 부채나 법적 제약이 없는, 자유로운
Korean pronunciation: 언인**컴**버드
Example Sentences
- The billionaire lived completely unencumbered, buying whatever caught his fancy without checking price tags.
- After her divorce, Sarah felt unencumbered by her ex-husband's gaming addiction and Netflix marathons.
- The startup preferred unencumbered funding without strict investor control.
unencumbered
ADJECTIVE//ˌʌnɪnˈkʌmbərd//
not having any burden or impediment; free from debt, legal claims, or restrictions

a cheerful hiker walks effortlessly up the mountain trail with arms swinging freely at their sides. Their backpack sits empty and loose on their shoulders, bouncing lightly with each step. Earlier heavy camping gear now lies scattered behind them on the ground where they decided to leave it. Their stride becomes longer and more energetic as they move away from the abandoned equipment. A fellow hiker nearby watches in amazement at how quickly and smoothly they now move up the steep incline. Other hikers struggle with heavy packs while this person moves like they're floating. someone completely unencumbered by weight or restrictions, moving with total freedom
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'encombrer' meaning 'to block or hinder,' combined with the English prefix 'un-' meaning 'not.' The word literally means 'not blocked or burdened.'
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📝Examples
“The billionaire lived completely unencumbered, buying whatever caught his fancy without checking price tags.”
“After her divorce, Sarah felt unencumbered by her ex-husband's gaming addiction and Netflix marathons.”
“The startup preferred unencumbered funding without strict investor control.”
“He sold his unencumbered land to finance his dream of opening a cat café.”
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