: 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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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
His grizzled voice lays into lyrics about soaking in a carefree day, from first sunlight to when the sun’s rays fade.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Mar. 2025
Robinson’s loose demeanor embodied the carefree attitude the Yellowjackets have taken on this postseason.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
This warm scent has daydream vibes that take you back to youthful, carefree summer days.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carefree. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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carefree
adjective
care·free
ˈke(ə)r-ˌfrē 
ˈka(ə)r-
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