as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or troubles
passengers on a luxury cruise ship enjoying a carefree vacation carefree college students on spring break
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Recent Examples of carefree
Liberated and carefree, Maradona is living his best life.
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Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Oh, to be a little carefree child again running barefoot through the summer days.
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Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Robinson’s personal effort to reclaim her joy quickly struck a chord with other women who longed to reconnect with the carefree days of their youth.
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Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
But life wasn't always so carefree.
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Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Oh, to be a little carefree child again running barefoot through the summer days.
—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Robinson’s personal effort to reclaim her joy quickly struck a chord with other women who longed to reconnect with the carefree days of their youth.
—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
But life wasn't always so carefree.
—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for carefree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
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That play effectively started once defender Tim Ream tracked down a goal kick near the half-line, then passed up to Tyler Adams for a nonchalant back-heel pass to Tillman.
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Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.
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After the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded during take off, killing all seven crewmembers on board, a lighthearted movie about five kids accidentally heading into orbit suddenly seemed rather less appealing.
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Founded by Marc-André Roy and Jared Etzel in 2012, Domaine Roy & Fils is known for its elegant interpretations of Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, so this complex but somewhat lighthearted rosé comes as a pleasant surprise.
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This relaxed pick is incredibly soft, really cute, and surprisingly easy to style.
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The tasting terrace, one of the loveliest places in the region, is the perfect spot to spend an afternoon with its relaxed atmosphere and sweeping views of the estate’s vineyards.
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Propaganda has a way of being blissfully unconcerned with material reality, and the state fair is no exception.
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After the deaths of Good and Pretti, JD Vance appears unconcerned about civil liberties or the deaths of Americans.
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Midi lengths refuse to commit to long or short camps, settling in the middle for a moment that's polished and truly insouciant.
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There is nothing insouciant about me.
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Families, longtime soccer fans and casual viewers mixed on the concourse, creating a festival atmosphere with chants, flags and interactive soccer activities on the field.
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That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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