B2adjectiveemotionspsychology
US/ˈker.friː/
UK/ˈkeə.friː/
happy and relaxed, without any worries or responsibilities
In context
We spent a carefree summer swimming in the river and playing outside.
He looked young and carefree in the old photo taken at the beach.
Her carefree attitude annoyed her serious, hardworking colleagues.
Words that go with carefree
adjective + noun
- carefree childhoodShe remembers her carefree childhood on the farm.
- carefree daysThose carefree days at university are long gone.
- carefree attitudeHis carefree attitude helped him stay calm.
- carefree lifeThey dream of a carefree life by the sea.
- carefree summerIt was a carefree summer with no exams or jobs.
verb + adjective
- feel carefreeOn vacation, I always feel completely carefree.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is a careless young man who enjoys life.Correct: He is a carefree young man who enjoys life.