freewheeler
8.6
A person who does what they want without following rules
- noun
- /ˈfriːˌwiːlər/
- Informal
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espíritu libre
- Being a freewheeler, he rarely follows a schedule or sticks to routines.
Examples
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He lived as a freewheeler, often choosing adventure over responsibility.
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The Vermont crew is a burly bunch, featuring a dedicated following of freewheelers and freeheelers that measure success in beard density and flannels per acre.
Blog text (16) -
Many consider her a freewheeler because she travels wherever the wind takes her, ignoring plans.
Synonyms
free spirit
vsfreewheeler
23
4.8
A person who follows their own way and ignores social rules
leans more toward carefree, irresponsible action rather than just unconventional living
free agent
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6.3
A person who acts alone and does not follow group plans
tends to act freely while often ignoring rules and duties
flouter
vsfreewheeler
8.9
A person who openly breaks rules or shows no respect for people in charge
acts freely without merely mocking, often behaving irresponsibly instead
Antonyms
How Carefree
Surface Forms
freewheeler singular
freewheelers plural
Morphology
Etymology
The word freewheeler comes from free ('not controlled') and wheel, like a wheel that can turn on its own. So a freewheeler is someone who 'goes where they want' and often acts without following rules.