carefree

adjective

care·​free ˈker-ˌfrē How to pronounce carefree (audio)
Synonyms of carefree
: 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

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Examples of carefree in a Sentence

She has a carefree attitude toward life. They spent a carefree day at the lake.
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But life wasn't always so carefree. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Oh, to be a little carefree child again running barefoot through the summer days. — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026 Liberated and carefree, Maradona is living his best life. — Stuart James, New York Times, 21 June 2026 The rise in temperatures lends itself to flirty styles and carefree fabrics. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for carefree

Word History

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see care entry 1

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of carefree was in 1621

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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carefree. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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carefree

adjective
care·​free ˈke(ə)r-ˌfrē How to pronounce carefree (audio)
ˈka(ə)r-
: free from care: as
a
: lighthearted
b
: irresponsible sense 2
carefree with money

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