carefree

/ˈkeəfriː/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkerfriː/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈker-ˌfrē/ (ame, mw)

carefree — adjective

1. feeling happy and relaxed because you have no problems, worries, or responsibili

1.形容詞C2
釋義

feeling happy and relaxed because you have no problems, worries, or responsibilities to deal with

例句

Leila enjoyed a carefree summer playing on the beach with her cousins.

collocation: carefree summer

The children's carefree laughter filled the garden during their game of tag.

collocation: carefree laughter

同義詞
  • untroubled

    slightly more formal; suggests a calm state despite potential problems

  • light-hearted

    focuses on a cheerful, playful mood rather than the absence of responsibility

  • relaxed

    broader in meaning; can describe a temporary state or personality trait

  • cheerful

    emphasises a happy disposition rather than freedom from worry

反義詞
  • worried

    opposite in feeling — troubled by problems

  • anxious

    implies nervousness or unease about possible problems

  • burdened

    suggests being weighed down by responsibilities or worries

文法句型

carefree + noun

feel/look/seem + carefree

常見錯誤

❌He is too carefree about his studies — he never checks his work.
✅He is too careless about his studies
💡he never checks his work.' — 'Careless' means not paying enough attention, while 'carefree' describes a happy, relaxed state without worry.