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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishHaving no worries at all; light-hearted and unburdened.
Common pairings
carefree childhood
carefree attitude
carefree days
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more carefree
- Superlative
- most carefree
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Etymology
From care + free — literally "free of care."
Synonyms
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slaphappy
unworried
freewheeling
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Rhymes for carefree
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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.
