adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Without cares or worries; free of concern or worries; without difficulty.

   "He left his cell phone behind and enjoyed a carefree summer day at the beach."

Adjective

1. 1
   cheerfully irresponsible wordnet
2. 2
   free of trouble and worry and care wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

unworriedlaid-backunconcernedairyairyat ease

Antonyms

All antonyms

concernaggravatedagitatedanxious

Example

More examples

"Children should grow up carefree."

Etymology

From care + -free.

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