unladen
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ʌnˈleɪ.dən//
KK: /ʌnˈleɪdn/
adjective
Definition
Not carrying any load or burden; free from weight.
Example
The unladen cart moved easily down the road.
Conversation
I love hiking when I'm unladen by heavy gear.
That sounds great! It's nice to feel light on the trails.
Yeah, I find it so much more enjoyable without the extra weight.
Absolutely! Being unladen really helps you connect with nature.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
light
bare
empty
Antonyms
laden
burdened
heavy
verb
Definition
To remove a load or cargo from a vehicle or vessel.
Example
The workers began to unladen the ship as soon as it docked.
Tense Forms
Past: unladed
Past Participle: unladen
Conversation
Did you see how they unladen the truck yesterday?
Yeah, it was impressive how fast they worked.
I thought they would take longer to unladen all those boxes.
Root Explanation
Unladen → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "laden" (from Old English "ladian", meaning to load). The word "unladen" means not loaded or free from a load.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'not loaded' ('un-') — that's what unladen means.
Visually Confused Words
unloaden
ungladden
unblade
unden
laden
unsadden
unloader
unloaded