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UNENCUMBERED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unencumbered mean?
• UNENCUMBERED (adjective)
The adjective UNENCUMBERED has 2 senses:
1. free of encumbrance
2. not burdened with cares or responsibilities
Familiarity information: UNENCUMBERED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Free of encumbrance
Context example:
inherited an unencumbered estate
Similar:
burdenless; unburdened (not encumbered with a physical burden or load)
clear; unmortgaged ((especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law)
Antonym:
encumbered (loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not burdened with cares or responsibilities
Context example:
living an unencumbered life
Similar:
unburdened (not burdened with difficulties or responsibilities)
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