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unencumbered

/ˌʌn.ɛnˈkʌm.bɚd/
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unencumbered Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not having any burden, impediment, or heavy load holding one back.

Example

"Unencumbered by heavy luggage, the hikers were able to climb the steep mountain trail with ease."

2

Free of debt, mortgages, liens, or other legal and financial claims (especially of property or assets).

Example

"The company holds several unencumbered properties that can be used as collateral for the new expansion loan."

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• Rhymes for unencumbered

• Nearby Words

unenclosed
unencouraging
unencrypted
unencumbered
unendearing
unending
unendingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the negative prefix 'un-' and 'encumbered', which derives from Old French 'encombrer' (to block up or obstruct), ultimately from Late Latin 'incumbrare'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unencumbered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unencumbered
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