Unburdened

/ʌnˈbɜːrdənd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Free from a burden or responsibility; relieved of duty or care.

After the deadline passed, she felt unburdened and ready to enjoy her weekend.

Not weighed down by worries or concerns.

He walked into the meeting feeling unburdened, having resolved his personal issues.

Not carrying a load, either physically or emotionally.

The unburdened horse galloped freely across the field, enjoying its newfound freedom.

Released from emotional distress or guilt.

After confessing to his mistakes, he felt unburdened and at peace with himself.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' combined with 'burdened', the past participle of 'burden'.

unburden oneself

To share or relieve oneself of worries or concerns.

burden

A load, typically a heavy one.

unload

To remove a burden or cargo.

relieve

To free from a burden or distress.