unencumbered
gb/ˌʌnɪŋkˈʌmbɚd/ us/ˌʌnɪŋkˈʌmbɚd/
C1
Inglês
Acepções
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adjective
formal
C1
property
1
free from burdens or constraints
Free to act because nothing is weighing you down or stopping you.
Padrão de uso:
[someone/something] is unencumbered by [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse it with 'uncomfortable' or think it only refers to physical weight; it also commonly refers to responsibilities or restrictions.
Sinônimos
unburdened (Emphasizes having a burden removed, especially emotional or practical.)
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unrestricted (Focuses on lack of rules or limits rather than burdens.)
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unhindered (Highlights smooth progress without obstacles.)
Antônimos
burdened (Carrying responsibilities or difficulties that weigh you down.)
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encumbered (Held back by obligations, obstacles, or attachments.)
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restricted (Limited by rules, controls, or conditions.)
Colocações
unencumbered by debt
|unencumbered by responsibilities
|unencumbered by baggage
|unencumbered by doubt
|unencumbered mind
|unencumbered life
|unencumbered schedule
|unencumbered freedom
|remain unencumbered
|feel unencumbered
Temas
daily_life
|work
|emotions
Exemplos
- After he quit his second job, he felt unencumbered and finally had time to rest.
- She wanted to travel while she was still unencumbered by major responsibilities.
- The new system lets teams work unencumbered by unnecessary approvals.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I feel unencumbered without extra work.
- She is unencumbered by worries today.
adjective
legal
C2
property
2
free of liens or debts
Not connected to any debt or legal claim.
Padrão de uso:
[asset/property/title] is unencumbered (by [lien/debt/mortgage])
Erro comum:
In financial/legal contexts, 'unencumbered' does not mean 'unused'; it means 'not tied to a claim like a lien or mortgage.'
Sinônimos
free and clear (Common phrase meaning without debts or claims; less formal.)
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unmortgaged (Specifically means not subject to a mortgage.)
Antônimos
encumbered (Subject to a lien, mortgage, or other claim.)
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mortgaged (Specifically pledged under a mortgage.)
Colocações
unencumbered assets
|unencumbered property
|unencumbered title
|unencumbered ownership
|unencumbered equity
|unencumbered land
|unencumbered shares
|unencumbered collateral
|keep assets unencumbered
|hold property unencumbered
Temas
business
|law
|finance
|real_estate
Exemplos
- The company reported $40 million in unencumbered cash that could be used for acquisitions.
- The buyer insisted on an unencumbered title before closing.
- Most of the equipment was already encumbered, so the bank asked for unencumbered assets as security.
Exemplos para estudantes
- They want an unencumbered title.
- This property is unencumbered by any lien.
adjective
C1
state
3
not physically weighed down
Able to move easily because you are not carrying something heavy.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] moves/walks/runs unencumbered (by [something])
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse it for any kind of 'free'; for physical movement, it usually implies weight or gear that slows you down.
Sinônimos
unladen (More specific to not carrying a load.)
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unburdened (Can be physical, but often sounds more emotional than 'unencumbered.')
Antônimos
laden (Carrying a heavy load.)
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weighed down (Slowed or made uncomfortable by weight or heaviness.)
Colocações
move unencumbered
|run unencumbered
|walk unencumbered
|hands unencumbered
|unencumbered movement
|unencumbered mobility
|unencumbered by luggage
|unencumbered by heavy gear
|travel unencumbered
|climb unencumbered
Temas
sports
|travel
|daily_life
Exemplos
- She left her backpack at the hotel and walked around unencumbered.
- Cyclists prefer lightweight bags so they can ride unencumbered.
- With his hands unencumbered, he could climb more safely.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I want to travel unencumbered by luggage.
Gramática
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unencumbered
AFI
GB/ˌʌnɪŋkˈʌmbɚd/
US/ˌʌnɪŋkˈʌmbɚd/
Sílabas e tonicidade
un - en - cumbered (3 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cumbered)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: unencumbered
- Comparative: unencumbereder
- Superlative: unencumberedest
Expressões
unencumbered access
1/ˌʌnɪŋkˈʌmbɚd ˈæksˌɛs/
fixed phrase
formal
access without restrictions
Access with no barriers or limits.
Exemplos
- Inspectors were promised unencumbered access to the facility.
- The policy aims to provide unencumbered access to public records.
- Researchers requested unencumbered access to the raw data.
unencumbered assets
1/ˌʌnɪŋkˈʌmbɚd ˈæsˌɛts/
fixed phrase
business
assets not pledged as security
Money or property not tied to a loan.
Exemplos
- The lender required a minimum level of unencumbered assets.
- The firm sold several unencumbered assets to raise cash quickly.
- Analysts focused on how much of the company’s portfolio was unencumbered assets.
unencumbered by [something]
1/ˌʌnɪŋkˈʌmbɚd bˈaɪ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
not held back by something
Nothing is stopping or slowing it.
Exemplos
- The team worked unencumbered by outdated rules.
- He spoke freely, unencumbered by fear of criticism.
- Startups can move quickly when they are unencumbered by layers of management.
unencumbered title
1/ˌʌnɪŋkˈʌmbɚd tˈaɪtəl/
fixed phrase
legal
property title free of claims
A title with no legal problems or debts attached.
Exemplos
- The contract required the seller to deliver an unencumbered title at closing.
- They ran a title search to confirm the title was unencumbered.
- The deal fell through when the buyer learned the title was not unencumbered.