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
Few footwear styles capture the carefree spirit of summer quite like the flip-flop—long loved for its ease, versatility, and unfussy cool.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 May 2026
That’s not to suggest there’s a carefree afternoon against NFL athletes.
—Sam McDowell May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
This pie takes me right back to those easy, carefree days.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Her blonde hair was left in relaxed waves with a bit of salty texture, creating a carefree aesthetic from head to toe.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 May 2026
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 May 2026
That’s not to suggest there’s a carefree afternoon against NFL athletes.
—Sam McDowell May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
This pie takes me right back to those easy, carefree days.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Her blonde hair was left in relaxed waves with a bit of salty texture, creating a carefree aesthetic from head to toe.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for carefree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
Adjective
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Jurk was rather nonchalant following the punch as Castillo lay on the floor, prompting an announcer to say the medics should be in the ring.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Her nonchalant reaction and control of her emotions went viral, gathering 26 million views on YouTube.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The excitement was palpable at the prospect of a cameo from one of Washington’s more likable characters, and reporters responded with their own lighthearted questions.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2026
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Here Athane and Nguyen rather carelessly traffic in AIDS allegory, which clangs badly against the movie’s otherwise silly, lighthearted demeanor.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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According to the official Wine Bar at Emeril’s page, the Julia Street space gives guests access to the restaurant’s distinctive cellar in a more relaxed setting, with signature small plates, wines by the glass and classic New Orleans cocktails.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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His ensemble included a Fear of God pinstripe suit, with a relaxed blazer and wide-legged trousers, matched with black patent leather shoes.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Investors didn't get a lot of answers, but were mostly unconcerned.—
Jennifer Elias,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Those institutions are largely unconcerned with the small- and medium-sized enterprises that Fasanara has become so accustomed to financing and would much rather continue to focus on large, mainstream corporate clients, where the returns are gigantic.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Midi lengths refuse to commit to long or short camps, settling in the middle for a moment that's polished and truly insouciant.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
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There is nothing insouciant about me.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Now even casual drinkers seem to be on a journey of sorts—if not toward sobriety, then toward some kind of self-knowledge.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Ebola virus is spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person and does not spread through casual contact or air.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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