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
Born in Assisi in 1181 or 1182, Francis was the son of a rich cloth merchant who enjoyed a carefree adolescence and youth.
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Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
The right location is key to a carefree yarrow plant.
—Angela England, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Antnation Boho Smocked Top Set This $37 boho set is a one-and-done spring travel outfit that’s dripping in carefree, vacation-ready style.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
But far from throwing chocolates at her TV like Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Nicole Kidman looks just as carefree and in love with life as any romantic lead just before the third-act breakup and grand gesture portion of events.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
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Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
The right location is key to a carefree yarrow plant.
—Angela England, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Antnation Boho Smocked Top Set This $37 boho set is a one-and-done spring travel outfit that’s dripping in carefree, vacation-ready style.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
But far from throwing chocolates at her TV like Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Nicole Kidman looks just as carefree and in love with life as any romantic lead just before the third-act breakup and grand gesture portion of events.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
Adjective
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What makes the shoe so appealing is its nonchalant, slip-on-and-go versatility.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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In the campaign, Waterhouse and Ramirez are shown in looks that channel Saint-Tropez’s nonchalant chic, styled by Emmanuelle Alt.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Her work is characterized by sharp dialogue, complex female protagonists, and a lighthearted approach to dark subject matter.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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Quinn said the lighthearted tone is intentional.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This two-bedroom apartment takes a more relaxed approach.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Somehow both seriously luxurious and utterly relaxed, this flax linen duvet cover and shams merge the material’s trademark rumbled look with a sophisticated edge, literally.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The White House’s top official overseeing World Cup preparations, Andrew Guiliani, seemed unconcerned Saturday in a social media post.—
Graham Dunbar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The White House's top official overseeing World Cup preparations, Andrew Guiliani, seemed unconcerned Saturday in a social media post.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Beyoncé's butterscotch blonde boasts the insouciant, melty finish that defines the old money approach and provides a natural extension of her natural brunette.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Even now, almost two decades after his death, the French couturier remains a household name, synonymous with effortless style and an insouciant sexiness that few can hope to capture in quite the same way.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rooms have a casual glamour with Filipino touches of capiz shell, mother of pearl, coral, and sea shells.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The company estimates there are at least a million tennis fans who would pony up for its app and millions more casual fans who might watch for free or listen to a podcast.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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