unshackled
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ʌnˈʃækəld/
KK: /ʌnˈʃækəld/
adjective
Definition
Not tied up or restricted; free from chains or limitations.
Example
After years of imprisonment, he finally felt unshackled and ready to start a new life.
Conversation
I finally feel unshackled after finishing that huge project.
That's awesome! It must be such a relief to be done.
Yeah, I can finally enjoy my free time again.
You definitely deserve it; go have some fun!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
free
liberated
released
Antonyms
bound
restricted
confined
verb
Definition
To free someone or something from chains or restrictions.
Example
After years of being held back, she finally felt unshackled and ready to pursue her dreams.
Tense Forms
Past: unshackled
Past Participle: unshackled
Conversation
I finally unshackled myself from that boring job.
That's awesome! How did you manage to do that?
I realized I needed to follow my passion instead.
Root Explanation
Unshackled → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "shackle" (from Old English *sceacla*, meaning a fastening or restraint). The word "unshackled" means not restrained or freed from restraints.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'not restrained' ('un-') from something that holds you back ('shackle'). This helps you remember that unshackled means to be free from restraints.
Visually Confused Words
unhackled
unsacked
unhacked
untackled
unsuckled
unstacked
unsmacked
unslacked