carefree

adjective
UK: /ˈkeəfriː/
US: /ˈkerfriː/

  1. Without worries or problems; free from anxiety.

    1. She had a carefree attitude about life.
    2. He remembers his carefree student days with great affection and nostalgia.

Synonyms

happy-go-lucky easygoing untroubled lighthearted blithe jaunty
carefree adverb

  1. In a lighthearted and unconcerned manner.

    1. She walked carefree down the street, enjoying the sunshine.
    2. The children played carefree, completely oblivious to the worries of the adults.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "carefree" is /ˈkeəfriː/ in British English and /ˈkerfriː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "carefree": happy-go-lucky, easygoing, untroubled, lighthearted, blithe, jaunty.

Example usage of "carefree": "She had a carefree attitude about life.". More examples on the page.