carefree

[kair-free] / ˈkɛərˌfri /

ADJECTIVE

lighthearted, untroubled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blithe breezy cheerful cheery easygoing happy happy-go-lucky jaunty jovial laid back sunny unanxious unbothered

WEAK

airy at ease buoyant calm careless cool easy feelgood insouciant secure

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depressed dissatisfied sad troubled unhappy

WEAK

anxious heavy-hearted worried

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In another frame, Brigitte Bardot lies carefree in the countryside in a T-shirt and jeans.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Another told the court he was a "very carefree 17-year-old" whose future had been "tarnished and altered irreversibly" by the "mistake" he made in trusting the older man.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

I get it — part of having fun is being carefree.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Bugg says their bonds are close because they can be carefree together.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Or whistled, to let them know I was a carefree kind of guy.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

Vocabulary lists containing carefree

Smiley Face: Synonyms for "Happy"

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

The Night Diary

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

Gordon Lightfoot (1938–2023) Tribute List

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!