freewheeling
Americanadjective
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operating in the manner of a freewheel.
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(of a person) moving about freely, independently, or irresponsibly.
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(of words, remarks, actions, etc.) unrestrained; irresponsible.
Loose, freewheeling charges were traded during the argument.
adjective
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relating to, operating as, or having a freewheel; coasting
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informal free of restraints; carefree or uninhibited
Etymology
Origin of freewheeling
Example Sentences
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More recently, she has questioned the wisdom of spending even more money on data centers, at times putting her at odds with her freewheeling boss.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
Streams that began as focused chess sessions gradually loosened into something more freewheeling, with Raina interspersing gameplay with jokes and self-deprecating commentary, often engaging directly with the live chat.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
It was into the post-noughties misogynist cesspool that the early feminist blogosphere was born, and initially, it was fun and freewheeling.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
But while her bubbly persona may at first make her seem simply freewheeling and free-spirited, she’s also savvy and thoughtful.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
His classmates found him outgoing, freewheeling, handy with a joke, and fun to be around.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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