free spirit

noun
UK: /ˌfriː ˈspɪrɪt/
US: /ˌfriː ˈspɪrɪt/

  1. A person who thinks and acts in an independent way, not worrying about social norms.

    1. She is a free spirit, always doing her own thing.
    2. My sister is a true free spirit and travels the world without a plan.

Synonyms

individualist nonconformist maverick rebel
free spirit adjective

  1. Used to describe someone who is independent and unconventional in thought and action.

    1. He has a free spirit and doesn't follow the crowd.
    2. Being a free spirit, she chose to live off-grid in the mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "free spirit" is /ˌfriː ˈspɪrɪt/ in British English and /ˌfriː ˈspɪrɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "free spirit": individualist, nonconformist, maverick, rebel.

Example usage of "free spirit": "She is a free spirit, always doing her own thing.". More examples on the page.