unbeholden

/ʌnˈbɛhəʊldən/

Definitions

1. adjective

Not owing allegiance or duty to anyone; free from obligation or constraint.

“The artist remained unbeholden to any commercial pressures when creating her latest masterpiece.”

2. noun

A person who is not bound to anyone or anything by obligation or allegiance.

“As an unbeholden observer, she was able to provide an unbiased perspective on the issue.”

Synonyms

  • independent
  • unencumbered
  • uninfluenced

Antonyms

  • duty-bound
  • obliged
  • subservient