carefree

adjective

care·​free ˈker-ˌfrē 

: 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

Synonyms

• nonchalant
• lighthearted
• relaxed
• unconcerned
• insouciant
• casual
• cavalier

Examples of carefree in a Sentence

She has a carefree attitude toward life.

They spent a carefree day at the lake.

Recent Examples on the Web

However long or fleeting summer months can feel, the season is all about ease and simplicity, and sartorially, few staples capture that carefree spirit better than the button-up shirt. —Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 June 2025

In Ukraine's legendary port city, the salty breeze carried the splashing and laughter of a carefree summer. —Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 25 June 2025

But the love between a strict naval officer (Christopher Plummer) and his carefree governess (Julie Andrews) is at the center of the story. —Lia Beck, EW.com, 25 June 2025

As a social media influencer and former model, Chelsea also has a carefree side that Mantilla enjoys. —Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

see care entry 1

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for carefree

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy
• debris

Kids Definition

carefree

adjective

care·​free ˈke(ə)r-ˌfrē 

ˈka(ə)r-

: free from care: as

a

: lighthearted

b

: irresponsible sense 2

carefree with money