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
Set in Kyoto, the slasher horror follows three best friends who reunite and rekindle their lifelong friendship during what is intended to be a carefree girls trip.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Lindsay played a carefree youth who loved fútbol.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
While nostalgia—drawing people to the warmth, color, and the carefree spirit of the 1970s—certainly plays a role, leaning back into this style is also about creating spaces that feel personal, expressive, and welcoming.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Crossvine is a rugged, adaptable, carefree Southern native.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for carefree
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Lindsay played a carefree youth who loved fútbol.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
While nostalgia—drawing people to the warmth, color, and the carefree spirit of the 1970s—certainly plays a role, leaning back into this style is also about creating spaces that feel personal, expressive, and welcoming.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Crossvine is a rugged, adaptable, carefree Southern native.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for carefree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
Adjective
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Scott inflicts Ohm’s nonchalant meanness with a piercingly perverse matter-of-factness that places the character as far away as possible from the realm of likeability.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Margot Robbie’s understanding of the assignment is evident, her fringe frame coupled with a low and loosely bound ponytail (another hallmark of the nonchalant set).—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Finally, pickles have also found a unique niche in American humor, becoming a symbol of quirky, lighthearted fun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the lighthearted tone gave way to a broader warning about a growing criminal trend.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The contrast in the shoe creates a very polished look without losing the relaxed feel of the denim.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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The diner fashioned a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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She is tormented by the fact that the june bug seems entirely unconcerned about becoming bait or being deported.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Coach Cori Close seemed unconcerned with the slight.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 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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The sport is still years away from drawing the casual fan to the arena.—
Mac Engel
March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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It’s built for casual listening virtually anywhere, including the park, the beach, or at home, and offers up to 7 hours of battery life on a single charge.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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