carefree

adjective care·free \ ˈker-ˌfrē \

|Updated on: 11 Jul 2018

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Definition of carefree

: 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

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Examples of carefree in a Sentence

She has a carefree attitude toward life.
They spent a carefree day at the lake.

Recent Examples of carefree from the Web

What was clear in the aftermath was the deeply ingrained homophobia that existed even in the carefree Big Easy toward LGBTQ citizens.

— kerry reid, chicagotribune.com, "'View UpStairs' goes back in time to tragic fire in the gay community of 1973 New Orleans," 6 July 2018
When Kyle Dickman set out on a month-long road trip with his wife and infant son last spring, he was fueled by a carefree sense of adventure that had defined his entire life.

— kyle dickman, Outside Online, "A Rattle with Death in Yosemite," 20 June 2018
But his pleasant, carefree manner received a stern test this spring.

— connor letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, "A dynasty secured," 13 June 2018
Far from exhibiting a sense of carefree detachment, three-fourths reported feeling grief, remorse and sadness.

— New York Times, "The Wounds of the Drone Warrior," 13 June 2018
Jack Hickey in particular brings a touching wistful air to his performance as the family’s eccentric, carefree patriarch.

— jack helbig, Chicago Reader, "Oak Park Festival Theatre uncovers hidden depths in You Can’t Take It With You," 21 June 2018
On hot summer days, carefree children frolic — just as their parents once did — in the spring water that flows through town under giant cottonwoods.

— john maccormack, San Antonio Express-News, "Rash of earthquakes prompts fear of oil boom in Balmorhea," 15 June 2018
Akinseye imagines being carefree about the little things too, like kissing his date on prom night.

— dana lee, Indianapolis Star, "Northwest senior battles depression, bullying to emerge as valedictorian," 11 June 2018
Everything was carefree and smiles, gloss and glitter, and money to no end.

— Longreads, "A New Yorker, and a Sick Person," 8 June 2018

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Definition of carefree for English Language Learners

: having no worries or problems : free from care

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adjective care·free \ ˈker-ˌfrē \

Definition of carefree for Students

: free from care or worry

Carefree children skipped through the park.

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