carefree

adjective care·free \ ˈker-ˌfrē \

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.

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But the reason for this reunion was anything but carefree.

— allie gross, Detroit Free Press, "Wrongfully convicted man files $125M suit against Detroit police over faked evidence," 24 Aug. 2017
Her carefree wardrobe helps her manage that busy schedule in style with off-the-shoulder tops, cut-off jean shorts and nude heels and wedges — the perfect way to show off her mile-long legs.

— tara bradley connell, Orlando Signature, "Best-Dressed A-Listers in Orlando," 24 Aug. 2017
Children and families have new schedules and routines to adapt to after a carefree summer.

— sandy woodall, Cincinnati.com, "Column: Helping kids head back to school," 20 Aug. 2017
Throughout the jury deliberations, Shkreli appeared largely confident and carefree, reading books and sometimes taking to social media to comment on the case.

— barbara demick, latimes.com, "'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli calls securities fraud conviction 'a witch hunt of epic proportions'," 4 Aug. 2017
The surf’s up, the sun’s out and life’s as colorful and carefree as a day at the beach, but storm clouds are gathering on the horizon.

— adam tschorn, latimes.com, "Menswear forecast for spring/summer 2018: Striped and relaxed, with stormy weather on the way," 14 July 2017
To be fair, Blac Chyna’s short blonde bob and white suit marked a fairly drastic turn from her typical radically carefree style.

— ashley weatherford, The Cut, "The Tricky Logic Behind Celebrity Courtroom Style," 13 July 2017
These weighty policy issues could affect the most carefree Americans: children.

— mary kilpatrick, cleveland.com, "Parents of kids with pre-existing conditions worry about GOP health care bill: Ohio Matters," 5 July 2017
That is just how rock 'n' roll makes a carefree soul move.

— milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Best and worst of Summerfest Day 3: Paul Simon, Trombone Shorty wow their fans," 1 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of carefree

see ¹care

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First Known Use: 1621

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carefree Synonyms

Synonyms

blithe, debonair, devil-may-care, gay, happy-go-lucky, insouciant, lighthearted, lightsome, slaphappy, unconcerned

Antonyms

careworn

Related Words

blasé (also blase), breezy, cavalier, nonchalant; casual, easygoing, informal, laid-back, low-pressure, relaxed, unfussy

Near Antonyms

earnest, grave, serious, serious-minded, somber (or sombre); careful, cautious, heedful, wary; anxious, concerned, upset, worried; long-suffering, overburdened, sorrowful

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carefree

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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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