unencumbered

adjective

un·​en·​cum·​bered ˌən-in-ˈkəm-bərd How to pronounce unencumbered (audio)
: free of encumbrance
unencumbered property
felt unencumbered by responsibilities while on vacation

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The august speakers included an Oxford don, a Harvard strategy professor, a New York Times reporter, and … me, the lone representative for the young and technologically adept, unencumbered by conventional wisdom. — Jeff Degraff, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026 The weights sit on the back and sides, meaning the front part of the chest stays unencumbered while the wearer gets her workout in. — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Blanc slate Another white wine star is Lisa Amaroli of Benziger, whose 2024 Benziger Running Wild Chardonnay from the Paicines AVA of San Benito County, is a lightly oaked, very breezy and unencumbered approach to chardonnay. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2026 The slide-on design is perfect for travel days and navigating the airport unencumbered by shoelaces, and the zero-drop fit creates the feeling of walking barefoot but with significantly more cushioning. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unencumbered

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

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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 Oct. 2026.

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