carefree

adjective

care·​free ˈker-ˌfrē 

: 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

Synonyms of carefree

• nonchalant
• lighthearted
• relaxed
• unconcerned
• insouciant
• casual

Examples of carefree in a Sentence

She has a carefree attitude toward life.

They spent a carefree day at the lake.

Recent Examples on the Web

The montage features Louis playing on the beach, swinging a bat, and jumping into the ocean—a snapshot of carefree moments typical of a normal childhood. —Antonella Rossi, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026

Juniper shrubs are getting a second look as homeowners search for carefree greenery with year-round appeal. —Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026

In the video, the two sit together at a window seat, wearing carefree summer outfits and drinking Sonic Refreshers. —Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026

If the precise crimping and styling of a pie is just too much for your carefree culinary ways, consider a galette instead. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see care entry 1

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for carefree

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy
• debris

Kids Definition

carefree

adjective

care·​free ˈke(ə)r-ˌfrē 

ˈka(ə)r-

: free from care: as

a

: lighthearted

b

: irresponsible sense 2

carefree with money