no-strings-attached
Free and clear
No-strings-attached describes something given or done without conditions, obligations, or expectations of reciprocity.
The phrase often modifies arrangements where one party might otherwise expect commitment: no-strings-attached sex, a no-strings-attached loan.
The image is of a gift without threads that could be pulled to control the recipient.
Not joined or connected
- unencumberedFree from hindrances
- unfetteredFree from restriction
- unboundNot tied down
- unrestrictedHaving no limitations
unconstrained · unshackled · free · independent · autonomous · footloose · carefree · uninhibited
Without limits or qualifications
- generousWilling to give freely
- altruisticConcerned for others' welfare
- selflessConcerned with others' welfare
- gratisAt no expense
complimentary · unrestricted · unqualified · absolute · outright
Of limited duration
- nonbindingNot legally compulsory
- noncommittalNot expressing clear opinion
- temporaryLimited in duration
- fleetingPassing very quickly
transient · impermanent · casual · brief · provisional · informal · loose · open-ended
Forceful toss, or tryst
- hookupCasual sexual encounter
- trystSecret romantic meeting
- rendezvousScheduled meeting at agreed location
- liaisonConnector between groups
affair · romp · encounter · noncommittal · uncommitted · situationship · casual · booty-call
unattached
Not joined or connected
- unencumberedFree from hindrances
- unfetteredFree from restriction
- unboundNot tied down
unrestricted · unconstrained · unshackled · free · independent · autonomous · footloose · carefree · uninhibited · unrestrained
unconditional
Without limits or qualifications
- generousWilling to give freely
- altruisticConcerned for others' welfare
- selflessConcerned with others' welfare
gratis · complimentary · unrestricted · unqualified · absolute · outright
short-term
Of limited duration
- nonbindingNot legally compulsory
- noncommittalNot expressing clear opinion
- temporaryLimited in duration
fleeting · transient · impermanent · casual · brief · provisional · informal · loose · open-ended · flexible
fling
Forceful toss, or tryst
- hookupCasual sexual encounter
- trystSecret romantic meeting
- rendezvousScheduled meeting at agreed location
liaison · affair · romp · encounter · noncommittal · uncommitted · situationship · casual · booty-call · dalliance
no-strings-attachedcommitted
Firmly pledged or bound
binding · obligated · attached · exclusive · contractual
no-strings-attachedconditional
Dependent on prerequisites
contingent · quid pro quo · stipulated · encumbered · reciprocal
no-strings-attachedin love
Feeling deep romantic affection
meaningful · heartfelt · intimate · bonded · head over heels
string, strings, attached, attach, attaching, attachment, attachments, detach, detached