Definition

Not tied down or connected; free to move or act without restrictions.

Example

After the storm, the balloons were untethered and floated away into the sky.

Conversation

I love how your dog seems so untethered when he plays in the park.

Yeah, he just runs around without a care in the world.

It's like he feels so free and alive out there.

Exactly! I think it really makes him happy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Untethered → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "tether" (from Old English *tether*, meaning to tie or fasten). The word "untethered" means not tied or fastened, indicating a state of freedom or lack of restraint.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'not tied' ('un-') to something that holds you back ('tether'). This helps you remember that 'untethered' means free or unrestrained.

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