Carefree

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛrˌfri/

Definitions of carefree

adjective having no worries or concerns; free from anxiety or responsibility

Example Sentences

A1 She felt carefree as she skipped through the meadow.

A2 The carefree attitude of the children playing in the park was infectious.

B1 After finishing her exams, she enjoyed a carefree summer vacation.

B2 The carefree lifestyle of the beach town was exactly what he needed to relax.

C1 Despite her busy schedule, she managed to maintain a carefree demeanor.

C2 The carefree days of youth are often remembered fondly in adulthood.

Examples of carefree in a Sentence

formal The carefree attitude of the children was evident as they played in the park.

informal She always has a carefree attitude, never letting things bother her.

slang I wish I could be as carefree as you are, just living in the moment.

figurative His carefree spirit was like a breath of fresh air in the stuffy office environment.

Grammatical Forms of carefree

• past tense: cared
• plural: carefrees
• comparative: more carefree
• superlative: most carefree
• present tense: carefree
• future tense: will be carefree
• perfect tense: have cared
• continuous tense: is being carefree
• singular: carefree
• positive degree: carefree
• infinitive: to carefree
• gerund: carefreeing
• participle: carefree

Origin and Evolution of carefree

First Known Use: 1610 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'carefree' originated from the combination of 'care' meaning worry or anxiety and 'free' meaning without restraint or restriction.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is free from worries or concerns, the word 'carefree' has evolved to also connote a sense of lightheartedness and joyfulness in modern usage.