carefree
gb/kˈɛɹfɹˌi/ us/kˈɛɹfɹˌi/
B2
Angličtina
gondtalan, felhőtlen, könnyelmű, felelőtlen
B2
1
Vzorec užití:
[someone] feels carefree; a carefree [smile/laugh]
On holiday, she finally felt carefree and relaxed.
A nyaraláson végre gondtalannak és nyugodtnak érezte magát.
He gave a carefree laugh, as if nothing could bother him.
Gondtalanul felnevetett, mintha semmi sem zavarhatná.
The children ran around the park with carefree energy.
Učební příklady
I feel carefree on weekends.
Hétvégén gondtalannak érzem magam.
She has a carefree smile.
Felhőtlen a mosolya.
Častá chyba:
Do not confuse with careless (not careful and likely to make mistakes). Carefree is about not worrying, not about being negligent.
Význam
not worried or anxious
Kolokace
a carefree attitude
|a carefree life
|a carefree smile
|carefree laughter
|a carefree mood
|feel carefree
|seem carefree
|look carefree
|carefree days
|carefree summer
Synonyma
lighthearted (Emphasizes cheerfulness and lack of seriousness.)
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untroubled (Emphasizes being unaffected by worries or problems.)
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easygoing (Often focuses on a relaxed personality rather than a momentary feeling.)
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happy-go-lucky (More informal; can imply a casual, unplanned approach to life.)
Antonyma
worried (Feeling concern or anxiety.)
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anxious (Feeling nervous or uneasy about something.)
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careworn (Showing signs of worry over time.)
Témata
emotions
|daily_life
Definice
happy and relaxed because you have no worries.
Feeling or showing no worry, anxiety, or stress; lighthearted.
B2
2
gondtalan
B2
Vzorec užití:
a carefree [existence/lifestyle/childhood]
Before he had kids, he lived a carefree lifestyle and traveled whenever he wanted.
Mielőtt gyerekei lettek, gondtalan, kötetlen életet élt, és akkor utazott, amikor csak akart.
She missed the carefree days of university, when she had fewer responsibilities.
Hiányoztak neki az egyetem gondtalan napjai, amikor kevesebb felelőssége volt.
They dreamed of a more carefree existence outside the city.
Učební příklady
I want a more carefree life.
Gondtalanabb életet szeretnék.
His childhood was carefree.
Gondtalan volt a gyerekkora.
Častá chyba:
Carefree suggests freedom from responsibility; it can sound positive or (sometimes) slightly critical, depending on context.
Význam
without responsibilities or commitments
Kolokace
a carefree lifestyle
|a carefree existence
|a carefree childhood
|carefree single life
|a carefree student life
|a carefree summer
|live a carefree life
|the carefree days of youth
Synonyma
unencumbered (More formal; focuses on not being burdened by obligations.)
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free (Broader; not limited or constrained (not necessarily about worries).)
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footloose (Emphasizes freedom to travel or change plans easily.)
Antonyma
burdened (Having heavy responsibilities or worries.)
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tied down (Restricted by commitments such as family or work.)
Témata
daily_life
|relationships
|work
Definice
having no big responsibilities, so you can do what you want.
Having few duties, responsibilities, or serious commitments, so life feels unconstrained.
C1
3
könnyelmű
C1
felelőtlen
B2
Vzorec užití:
a carefree approach to [something]; be carefree about [something]
His carefree approach to money worried his partner.
A pénzhez való könnyelmű hozzáállása aggasztotta a partnerét.
She sounded carefree about the exam, but she hadn’t studied much.
Úgy beszélt a vizsgáról, mintha nem lenne fontos, pedig alig tanult rá.
They were carefree about safety rules until an accident happened.
Učební příklady
Don’t be carefree about your homework.
Ne vedd félvállról a házi feladatodat.
He is too carefree with money.
Túl könnyelműen bánik a pénzzel.
Častá chyba:
If you mean 'not careful' (e.g., with work), use careless, not carefree.
Význam
casually unconcerned about consequences
Kolokace
a carefree approach
|a carefree manner
|a carefree attitude to money
|carefree about deadlines
|carefree spending
|carefree decisions
Synonyma
nonchalant (Emphasizes appearing calm and unconcerned, sometimes too much.)
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casual (Less formal; can imply not taking something seriously.)
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heedless (Stronger and more negative; stresses ignoring warnings or consequences.)
Antonyma
cautious (Careful to avoid risk or mistakes.)
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responsible (Taking duties and consequences seriously.)
Témata
personality
|behavior
|emotions
Definice
not thinking carefully about possible problems; too relaxed.
Not giving much thought to risks, consequences, or planning; sometimes suggesting a lack of seriousness.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
carefree
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹfɹˌi/
US/kˈɛɹfɹˌi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
care - free (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (care)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: carefree
Příbuzná slova
Related words
caring
adjective
carer
noun
caregiver
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
carefulness
noun
Výrazy
a carefree attitude
1/ə kˈɛɹfɹˌi ˈætətˌud/
fixed phrase
relaxed, unworried outlook
a way of thinking that is relaxed and not worried.
Příklady
- She has a carefree attitude toward small problems.
- His carefree attitude made it easy to work with him.
- They admired her carefree attitude to life.
Učební příklady
- He has a carefree attitude.
- She has a carefree attitude toward mistakes.
a carefree lifestyle
1/ə kˈɛɹfɹˌi lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
life with few obligations
a way of living with few responsibilities.
Příklady
- After quitting his job, he tried to live a carefree lifestyle by the sea.
- They marketed the resort as the perfect place for a carefree lifestyle.
- She didn’t want a carefree lifestyle; she wanted meaningful work.
Učební příklady
- They live a carefree lifestyle.
- I want a carefree lifestyle.
a carefree smile
1/ə kˈɛɹfɹˌi smˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
smile showing no worry
a smile that looks relaxed and unworried.
Příklady
- She greeted them with a carefree smile.
- He tried to put on a carefree smile, but he looked tired.
- In the photo, everyone has a carefree smile.
Učební příklady
- She has a carefree smile.
carefree days
1/kˈɛɹfɹˌi dˈeɪz/
fixed phrase
time without worries
a time when you had no worries.
Příklady
- He often talked about the carefree days of his childhood.
- They spent a few carefree days by the lake.
- Looking back, those were carefree days before the business got serious.
Učební příklady
- I remember the carefree days of school.
- We had carefree days on vacation.