: 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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Bram Sable-Smith, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
As the defining cultural moment of not only the summer but of 2024 in general, Brat and its hedonistic aesthetic — authentic, messy and vulnerable with cigarettes, baby tees and neon green — helped set the stage for Rae’s confident and carefree pop evolution.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 3 June 2025
The forthcoming summer ushers in a season where bold self-expression is paramount to garnering connections while leaning into the carefree nature of the season.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 May 2025
But the new, relaxed and carefree Wayne, stands patiently in the water and doesn’t say a thing.
—Wayne Chan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carefree. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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carefree
adjective
care·free
ˈke(ə)r-ˌfrē 
ˈka(ə)r-
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