: 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
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
Makeup was electrifying in color and carefree in application.
—
Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Life after a cancer diagnosis can feel more fragile and less carefree.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 9 Apr. 2024
The album is expansive and carefree, with swatches of psychedelia and tons of bright, gleaming synths.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
From being a fearless, carefree freshman, Watkins will now need to take a larger leadership role.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
These days, as spring winds toward summer, for many of us the carefree season has become a time of dread.
—Lydia Millet, TIME, 2 Apr. 2024
On the one hand, Rostov is a carefree dandy who has never had to work a day in his life, but he is also credited with writing a poem that several influential Communists consider a big inspiration to their cause.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2024
Best of all, the carefree design will make for an excellent packing staple all throughout the spring.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
All-Inclusive Resorts While not the most popular lodging option in the area, all-inclusive resorts in the Florida Keys can be a great option for travelers who want a carefree and luxurious experience.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Life after a cancer diagnosis can feel more fragile and less carefree.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 9 Apr. 2024
The album is expansive and carefree, with swatches of psychedelia and tons of bright, gleaming synths.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
From being a fearless, carefree freshman, Watkins will now need to take a larger leadership role.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
These days, as spring winds toward summer, for many of us the carefree season has become a time of dread.
—Lydia Millet, TIME, 2 Apr. 2024
On the one hand, Rostov is a carefree dandy who has never had to work a day in his life, but he is also credited with writing a poem that several influential Communists consider a big inspiration to their cause.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2024
Best of all, the carefree design will make for an excellent packing staple all throughout the spring.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
All-Inclusive Resorts While not the most popular lodging option in the area, all-inclusive resorts in the Florida Keys can be a great option for travelers who want a carefree and luxurious experience.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
see care entry 1
First Known Use
1621, in the meaning defined above
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carefree. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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