freewheeling
operating in the manner of a freewheel.
(of a person) moving about freely, independently, or irresponsibly.
(of words, remarks, actions, etc.) unrestrained; irresponsible: Loose, freewheeling charges were traded during the argument.
Origin of freewheeling
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How to use freewheeling in a sentence
The impression Americans have of a raucous, free-wheeling public debate in Israel may be a thing of the past.
Once more he had the sensation of coasting or free-wheeling down a pleasant hill of perfect companionship.
Overlooked | Maurice BaringConsequently, much higher speeds are attained on the level, and free-wheeling down hill is much faster.
Keep gears enmeshed and out of free wheeling on long grades.
Glacier National Park [Montana] | United States Dept. of the InteriorFor the first time in his life he pedalled instead of free-wheeling the conclusion of the ride.
If Winter Comes | A.S.M. Hutchinson
You're a free-wheeling, wide-swinging, hard-hitting, independent entity—monarch of all you survey—captain of your soul and so on.
Masters of Space | Edward Elmer Smith
British Dictionary definitions for freewheeling
/ (ˌfriːˈwiːlɪŋ) /
relating to, operating as, or having a freewheel; coasting
informal free of restraints; carefree or uninhibited
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