unsaddled
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ʌnˈsædld//
KK: /ʌnˈsædld/
adjective
Definition
Not having a saddle; free from a saddle.
Example
The unsaddled horse ran freely in the field.
Conversation
I finally got to ride that horse today, and it felt great to be unsaddled for a change.
That sounds amazing! I love riding without the saddle.
Yeah, it really gave me a sense of freedom and connection with the horse.
I can imagine! It must be a totally different experience.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unburdened
free
light
Antonyms
burdened
weighted
loaded
verb
Definition
To remove a saddle from a horse or similar animal.
Example
After the ride, she unsaddled the horse and gave it some water.
Tense Forms
Past: unsaddled
Past Participle: unsaddled
Conversation
Did you see that rider?
Yeah, I think they just unsaddled their horse.
It must be nice to take a break after a long ride.
Root Explanation
Unsaddled → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "saddle" (from Old English *sadol*, meaning a seat for a rider on a horse). The word "unsaddled" means not having a saddle on, or being free from a saddle.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('un-') having a 'seat for a rider' ('saddle') — that's why unsaddled means without a saddle.
Visually Confused Words
unswaddled
unstraddled
unswaddle
unadded
saddled
upsaddle
unwadded
unstaled