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unladen

/ʌnˈleɪdən/
un · lad · en

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1

Not carrying a load, cargo, or burden (especially of a vehicle, vessel, or beast of burden).

Example

"The bridge has a strict weight limit that even an unladen freight truck can barely cross safely."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the prefix 'un-' and 'laden', the past participle of the Old English verb 'hladan' (meaning to load or heap up).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unladen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unladen
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