Freewheeling

/ˈfriːˌwiːlɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A style of behavior characterized by a disregard for rules or norms.

Her freewheeling often led to spontaneous adventures that her friends loved to join her on.

adjective

Recklessly carefree; uninhibited and unrestrained.

His freewheeling lifestyle made him the envy of many, as he traveled the world without a care.

Characterized by a lack of fixed guidelines or constraints.

The team adopted a freewheeling approach to brainstorming, allowing every idea to be considered, no matter how unconventional.

Derived from the combination of 'free' and 'wheeling', referring to the mechanism in which a vehicle's wheels turn freely.

freewheeling lifestyle

A way of living that embraces freedom and spontaneity without strict rules.

freewheeling nature

Describes someone or something that is laid-back and unconfined by conventional constraints.

carefree

Free from anxiety or responsibility.

improvisational

Characterized by spontaneity and lack of preparation.

Living in the moment without worries.

He's so freewheeling; he just decides where to go on a whim!

Acting without concern for the consequences.

That party was totally freewheeling; no one thought about the hangover the next day.