Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

freewheeling

[free-hwee-ling, -wee-]

adjective

  1. operating in the manner of a freewheel.

  2. (of a person) moving about freely, independently, or irresponsibly.

  3. (of words, remarks, actions, etc.) unrestrained; irresponsible.

    Loose, freewheeling charges were traded during the argument.



freewheeling

/ ˌڰːˈɾːɪŋ /

adjective

  1. relating to, operating as, or having a freewheel; coasting

  2. informalfree of restraints; carefree or uninhibited

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of freewheeling1

First recorded in 1900–05; freewheel + -ing 2
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Yet there is also a streak of unpredictability in his work that perhaps leads to “Caught Stealing,” which promises to be a freewheeling, downright jaunty caper film.

From

Rather than proposing what he thought was practical, or acceptable, or typical, he proposed what he wanted to see — in his most freewheeling imaginings, with no compromises or constraints.

From

Perhaps spooked by Scotland's freewheeling approach, they were a world away from the dominant force that did such a number on Ireland last weekend.

From

Still, it’s a pleasure to enjoy something that’s both straight-faced and freewheeling, like a jazz pedagogue who also knows how to get a crowd dancing.

From

Were the Dodgers surprised how the rest of the sport recoiled to the team’s freewheeling winter, in which they made half a dozen significant signings?

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


freewheelerfreewill