as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or troubles
passengers on a luxury cruise ship enjoying a carefree vacation carefree college students on spring break
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Recent Examples of carefree
Lightweight and affordable thanks to monocoque fiberglass construction (at first) plus easily accessible Volkswagen parts, the Manx epitomized a carefree lifestyle perfectly wrought in three dimensions.
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Their carefree attitude can lead to a lack of boundaries.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Following the interview, Hudson also posted a carousel of carefree Instagram photos to celebrate the bright weather in Nantucket, Mass.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Set along the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, Fairhope offers a slower pace and the kind of carefree summer days filled with boating, tubing, and sunset-watching.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Their carefree attitude can lead to a lack of boundaries.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Following the interview, Hudson also posted a carousel of carefree Instagram photos to celebrate the bright weather in Nantucket, Mass.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Set along the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, Fairhope offers a slower pace and the kind of carefree summer days filled with boating, tubing, and sunset-watching.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
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While a nonchalant approach might protect you from a heartbreak, there's no way to build real relationships without vulnerability and the risk of rejection, Robbins said.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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One video shows some of those on the boat maintaining a nonchalant attitude, with one man joking the vessel had hit an iceberg, Titanic-style.—
Jesse Kirsch,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Michelle told Poehler, 53, during their lighthearted conversation.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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This lighthearted take on a serious subject also features some funny performances from a host of supporting actors, including Kang Hyoung-suk (Love In Contract) as Ui-joon’s best friend and Bae Hae-sun (Crash Course In Romance) as the doctor’s devoted nurse.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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This soft, versatile shade is popping up everywhere, from my Instagram feed to my go-to retailers, offering the relaxed vibe of denim without the weight.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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The set features a relaxed, boxy three-quarter sleeve, button-down top and mid-rise shorts.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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As digital assets become more deeply ingrained in the mainstream, most people are largely unconcerned about the speed and block size sacrifices that ETH makes for security.—
Alexander S. Blume,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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But Iran is relatively unconcerned about the two organizations.—
Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Mar. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Coming soon: Lucky Lou’s Raw Bar to replace Bru’s Room; Roka Hula bringing Polynesian fusion to Delray Sometime later this summer, the former Bru’s Room near the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier will turn into a casual oyster bar and sporty seafood shack.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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Honestly, for movie nights or casual gaming on a massive screen, this one’s hard to top.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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The experiences suggest why policymakers might not be so cavalier going forward about refinery closures and other manufacturing closures.—
Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Mainstream outlets shouldn’t be so cavalier about maintaining their credibility.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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