unhandcuffed
No metal restraints
Unhandcuffed means having handcuffs removed, or never having been handcuffed in the first place.
A prisoner might be unhandcuffed before entering a courtroom.
The word can also describe freedom from restraint more broadly: She felt unhandcuffed after leaving the restrictive job.
Released from restraints
- unchainedFreed from restraints
- unboundNot tied down
- untiedReleased from binding
- loosenedMade less tight
released · wrists · restraints · cuffs · bracelets · zip ties · flex cuffs · detention
Released from confinement
- unfetteredFree from restriction
- unrestrictedHaving no limitations
- unconfinedNot restricted or contained
- unrestrainedNot held back
unleashed · emancipated · free · unbridled · disentangled · detached · loose · mobile
unshackled
Released from restraints
loosened · released · wrists · restraints · cuffs · bracelets · zip ties · flex cuffs · detention · custody
liberated
Released from confinement
- unfetteredFree from restriction
- unrestrictedHaving no limitations
- unconfinedNot restricted or contained
unrestrained · unleashed · emancipated · free · unbridled · disentangled · detached · loose · mobile · movement
fugitive
One fleeing authorities
getaway · pursuit · manhunt · on the run · slipped · key · unlocked · released · let go · sprung
freed
Released from confinement
- unburdenedFreed from a load
- relaxedFree of stress
- easeLack of strain
comfort · circulation · marks · bruises · chafing · sore · numb · tingling · restored · recovery
unhandcuffeddetained
Held against one's will
in custody · under arrest · constrained · confined · imprisoned
hand, cuff, handcuffs, handcuff, handcuffed, handcuffing, uncuffed, uncuffing