: free from care: such as
a
: having no worries or troubles
spent a carefree day at the lake
b
: irresponsible
is carefree with his money
Examples of carefree in a Sentence
She has a carefree attitude toward life.
They spent a carefree day at the lake.
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
The tragic ending, meanwhile, could traumatize those expecting a colorful, carefree romp for life.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The rise in temperatures lends itself to flirty styles and carefree fabrics.
—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
No one would describe him as a carefree goofball, like Stone, or as a down-to-earth Southern charmer, like Wilson.
—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for carefree
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carefree. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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carefree
adjective
care·free
ˈke(ə)r-ˌfrē 
ˈka(ə)r-
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