unburdened

Released from weight

Unburdened means freed from a weight or worry.

Someone unburdened of responsibilities has had them lifted away.

To feel unburdened is to experience relief after releasing what was pressing on you: She felt unburdened after finally telling the truth.

The word implies a previous state of carrying something heavy, whether literal or emotional.

relieved

comforted

Given emotional relief

consoled · reassured · assuaged · calmed · thankful · grateful · reprieved · absolved · forgiven · acquitted

freedom

liberated

Released from confinement

unfettered · unbound · free · autonomous · independent · unrestricted · unconstrained · unleashed · disentangled · extricated

peaceful

serene

Untroubled and composed

worry-free · carefree · content · relaxed · settled · composed · unbothered · unworried · unperturbed · placid

lightness

weightless

Having no heft

  • buoyantAble to float
  • airyLight and well-ventilated
  • lightVisible electromagnetic radiation

featherlight · floating · carefree · breezy · nimble · unbowed · lifted · elevated · rising · unweighted

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physical load

unburdenedburdened

Carrying a heavy load

laden · loaded · weighed down · encumbered · overburdened

psychological/emotional weight

unburdenedburdened

Carrying a heavy load

weighed down · oppressed · troubled · tormented · guilt-ridden

obligation/responsibility

unburdenedburdened

Carrying a heavy load

saddled · encumbered · obligated · indebted · duty-bound

Family

unburden, unburdening, unburdens

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G