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carefree

American  
[kair-free] / ˈkɛərˌfri /

adjective

  1. without anxiety or worry.

    Synonyms:
    blithe, gleeful, cheerful, elated, joyous, lighthearted

  2. requiring little care.

    carefree fabrics.
carefree British  
/ ˈkɛəˌfriː /

adjective

  1. without worry or responsibility

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Other Word Forms

  • carefreeness noun

Etymology

Origin of carefree

First recorded in 1785–95; care + free

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