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CAREFREE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does carefree mean? 

CAREFREE (adjective)
  The adjective CAREFREE has 2 senses:

1. free of trouble and worry and careplay

2. cheerfully irresponsibleplay

  Familiarity information: CAREFREE used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


CAREFREE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Free of trouble and worry and care

Synonyms:

carefree; unworried

Context example:

carefree millionaires, untroubled financially

Similar:

untroubled (not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress)

Derivation:

carefreeness (the trait of being without worry or responsibility)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Cheerfully irresponsible

Synonyms:

carefree; devil-may-care; freewheeling; happy-go-lucky; harum-scarum; slaphappy

Context example:

had a harum-scarum youth

Similar:

irresponsible (showing lack of care for consequences)

Derivation:

carefreeness (the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you)


 Context examples 


Your best weekend for a carefree drive into the country will be November 9-10.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Carefree distant travel may be on the agenda after the new moon appears on November 26 and the days to follow.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Whether single or attached, the surprise planet Uranus in your international travel sector will zing Mars in your love sector at the time of the new moon (technically on February 16, but made even stronger by the February 23 new moon), will give you a light, carefree vibe—you’ll be in the perfect mood to spin your compass and quickly pick a spot for two to travel to an island or city that would require your passports.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)



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