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Definition of unladen
unladen
/ʌnˈleɪdən/
un · lad · en
unladen Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adjective
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