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 of carefree

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

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

Minimalist sandals, satin ballet flats, sharp stilettos, and even structured loafers completely transform that fluid and carefree silhouette. —Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 9 May 2026

The child was carefree, sweet and had stellar attendance at school. —Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026

There’s something in the sound of a steel pan that connects us to something—nostalgia, vacation vibes, carefree living, daiquiris, saltwater, not being at work—even hitting one with a hammer unlocks that feeling. —Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 4 May 2026

For those who want to enjoy a carefree day on the lake, ride with Captain Mark for a Lake Glenville Scenic Waterfall Cruise. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026

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