: 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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She has a carefree attitude toward life.
They spent a carefree day at the lake.
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
Juniper shrubs are getting a second look as homeowners search for carefree greenery with year-round appeal.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
But this carefree lifestyle also keeps us young at heart and fun to be around.
—Matt Samet, Outside Online, 3 Jan. 2025
Watch the carefree moment between Rihanna and Mariah Carey below.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carefree. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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carefree
adjective
care·free
ˈke(ə)r-ˌfrē 
ˈka(ə)r-
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