unencumbered UK /ˌʌnɪnˈkʌmbəd/US /ˌʌnɪnˈkʌmbɚd/ adjective3 •Not burdened with worries, cares or responsibilities. •Free of encumbrance.The commuters from the suburbs come unencumbered with luggage, children and prams, and can almost be relied upon to find their way blindfold to their trains. — 1962 •Not subject to any claims. formsmore unencumbered · most unencumbered