adjective B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

carefree

KEH-uhf-ree

Carefree (adjective) means Free from worries or responsibilities; relaxed and untroubled. Example: “They spent a carefree summer at the beach.”

adjective

Free from worries or responsibilities; relaxed and untroubled.

"They spent a carefree summer at the beach."

"He had a carefree attitude that some people found irritating."

How to use carefree

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving no worries at all; light-hearted and unburdened.

Common pairings

carefree childhood carefree attitude carefree days

Word forms

more carefree comparative, most carefree superlative

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Etymology

From care + free — literally "free of care."

Antonyms

aggravated agitated anxious careworn concerned disturbed nervous on edge

Related words

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Rhymes for carefree

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Frequently asked questions

What does “carefree” mean?

The word “carefree” means free from worries or responsibilities; relaxed and untroubled. In plain terms, having no worries at all; light-hearted and unburdened.

How do you pronounce “carefree”?

“Carefree” is pronounced KEH-uhf-ree (/ˈkɛɚfɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “carefree” in a sentence?

Here is “carefree” used in a sentence: “They spent a carefree summer at the beach.”

What is the opposite of “carefree”?

The opposite of “carefree” — its antonyms — are aggravated, agitated, anxious, careworn and concerned.

What part of speech is “carefree”?

“Carefree” is an adjective.

Is “carefree” a common word?

“Carefree” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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