carefree
adjective
care·free ˈker-ˌfrē 
: 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
- blithe
- debonair
- devil-may-care
- gay
- happy-go-lucky
- insouciant
- lighthearted
- lightsome
- slaphappy
- unconcerned
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Example Sentences
She has a carefree attitude toward life. They spent a carefree day at the lake.
Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile Charles’s old Aston Martin DB6, a relic of his carefree bachelor days, is now re-engineered to work on sustainable bioethanol. 
James Collard, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022 But just as covid restrictions have eased, and having a relatively carefree good time seemed within reach, a new public health threat is looming over gatherings: monkeypox. Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 9 June 2022 Their younger sister Iris weaves among the trees and the fruit-pickers in seemingly carefree play every day, but the tensions rippling through her family are not lost even on the youngest children. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2022 Those ended up being my last few, relatively carefree moments before the world fell apart. Rachel Rowland, refinery29.com, 14 Feb. 2022 Unlike my walk down Trauma Lane, Sean’s trip was lighter, almost carefree. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2022 Camilla was everything Charles was not: carefree, confident, indomitable. Simon Usborne, Town & Country, 17 July 2022 Midway through the episode, producers juxtaposed Hill’s seemingly carefree storyline with scenes of contestant Adam Riley, who was battling a crippling stomach virus. Fred Dreier, Outside Online, 6 July 2022 Nothing signals carefree style quite like one of the best boho dresses. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 June 2022 See More
James Collard, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022 But just as covid restrictions have eased, and having a relatively carefree good time seemed within reach, a new public health threat is looming over gatherings: monkeypox. Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 9 June 2022 Their younger sister Iris weaves among the trees and the fruit-pickers in seemingly carefree play every day, but the tensions rippling through her family are not lost even on the youngest children. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2022 Those ended up being my last few, relatively carefree moments before the world fell apart. Rachel Rowland, refinery29.com, 14 Feb. 2022 Unlike my walk down Trauma Lane, Sean’s trip was lighter, almost carefree. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2022 Camilla was everything Charles was not: carefree, confident, indomitable. Simon Usborne, Town & Country, 17 July 2022 Midway through the episode, producers juxtaposed Hill’s seemingly carefree storyline with scenes of contestant Adam Riley, who was battling a crippling stomach virus. Fred Dreier, Outside Online, 6 July 2022 Nothing signals carefree style quite like one of the best boho dresses. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
see care entry 1
First Known Use
1621, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
carefree
adjective
care·free ˈker-ˌfrē
: free from care or worry
Carefree children skipped through the park.
carefree
adjective
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- nonchalant
- relaxed
- lighthearted
- insouciant
- unconcerned
- happy-go-lucky
- blithe
- casual
- debonair
- cavalier
- slaphappy
- devil-may-care
- lightsome
- blasé
- breezy
- gay
- easygoing
- informal
- laid-back
- blase
- unfussy
- low-pressure
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- serious
- cautious
- somber
- sombre
- careful
- earnest
- careworn
- wary
- anxious
- grave
- serious-minded
- worried
- heedful
- upset
- sorrowful
- concerned
- overburdened
- long-suffering