free thinking
/ˈfriːˌθɪŋkɪŋ/
adjective
- Forming opinions independently, without being influenced by tradition, authority, or established beliefs.
- Her free-thinking approach to science led to several groundbreaking discoveries.
- He was known as a free-thinking writer who challenged social norms.
- The school encourages a free-thinking attitude among its students.
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noun
- The practice of forming opinions independently, especially in matters of religion or politics.
- His commitment to free-thinking made him unpopular with the authorities.
- Many philosophers of the Enlightenment promoted free-thinking.
- Free-thinking was considered dangerous in that conservative era.