carefree

adjective

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

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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Word History

Etymology

see care entry 1

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carefree was in 1621

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Cite this Entry

“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carefree. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

carefree

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

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