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Definition of carefree

carefree

/ˈkɛrˌfriː/
care · free
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• adjective

1

Free from anxiety, worry, or burdensome responsibility; lighthearted and untroubled.

Example

"The children spent a carefree afternoon playing on the sunny beach without a worry in the world."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'carefree' with 'careless'; 'carefree' has a positive connotation meaning free from anxiety or responsibility, whereas 'careless' has a negative connotation meaning negligent or inattentive.

• Nearby Words

career
careerism
careerist
carefree
carefreeness
careful
carefully

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century as an English compound combining 'care' (from Old English 'caru', meaning sorrow or anxiety) and 'free' (from Old English 'freo').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Carefree. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/carefree
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