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Definition of "freewheeling" []

  • Free of restraints or rules in organization, methods, or procedure. (adjective)
  • Heedless of consequences; carefree. (adjective)
  • Relating to or equipped with a free wheel. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "freewheeling" in a sentence
  • "I like the idea of freewheeling conversation and all I simply want is for civility from those who care about this site. 99% of the time all is well but sometimes it gets out of kilter."
  • "Davis has also been known as a freewheeling shooter, whose selection and accuracy .410 career percentage can grate on coaches."
  • "The mixtape is a collection of mid-tempo tracks that can best be described as a freewheeling blend of punchy electro with contemporary hip hop textures."