carefree

UK: ˈkeəfriː | US: ˈkerfriː

Definition

  1. adj. free from anxiety or responsibility; cheerful and untroubled

Structure
care <worry>free <without>
Etymology

The word "carefree" combines "care," derived from Old English caru (meaning "sorrow" or "anxiety"), with "free," from Old English frēo (meaning "not in bondage" or "without"). The fusion reflects a state of being unburdened by worries, evolving into its modern sense of lightheartedness. The logic is straightforward: "free from care" → "carefree."

Examples

  1. She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without worries.

  2. The children played carefree in the sunny meadow.

  3. His carefree attitude sometimes made him seem irresponsible.

  4. Summer vacations always feel more carefree than the rest of the year.

  5. The music gave the party a carefree, joyful atmosphere.