英語

carefree

gb/kˈɛɹfɹˌi/ us/kˈɛɹfɹˌi/
B2 英語
語義
0件の語義
adjective B2 property
1

not worried or anxious

happy and relaxed because you have no worries.

用法パターン: [someone] feels carefree; a carefree [smile/laugh]
よくある間違い:
Do not confuse with careless (not careful and likely to make mistakes). Carefree is about not worrying, not about being negligent.
類義語
lighthearted (Emphasizes cheerfulness and lack of seriousness.) | untroubled (Emphasizes being unaffected by worries or problems.) | easygoing (Often focuses on a relaxed personality rather than a momentary feeling.) | happy-go-lucky (More informal; can imply a casual, unplanned approach to life.)
対義語
worried (Feeling concern or anxiety.) | anxious (Feeling nervous or uneasy about something.) | careworn (Showing signs of worry over time.)
コロケーション
a carefree attitude |a carefree life |a carefree smile |carefree laughter |a carefree mood |feel carefree |seem carefree |look carefree |carefree days |carefree summer
テーマ
emotions |daily_life
例文
  • On holiday, she finally felt carefree and relaxed.
  • He gave a carefree laugh, as if nothing could bother him.
  • The children ran around the park with carefree energy.
学習者向け例文
  • I feel carefree on weekends.
  • She has a carefree smile.
adjective B2 property
2

without responsibilities or commitments

having no big responsibilities, so you can do what you want.

用法パターン: a carefree [existence/lifestyle/childhood]
よくある間違い:
Carefree suggests freedom from responsibility; it can sound positive or (sometimes) slightly critical, depending on context.
類義語
unencumbered (More formal; focuses on not being burdened by obligations.) | free (Broader; not limited or constrained (not necessarily about worries).) | footloose (Emphasizes freedom to travel or change plans easily.)
対義語
burdened (Having heavy responsibilities or worries.) | tied down (Restricted by commitments such as family or work.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
daily_life |relationships |work
例文
  • Before he had kids, he lived a carefree lifestyle and traveled whenever he wanted.
  • She missed the carefree days of university, when she had fewer responsibilities.
  • They dreamed of a more carefree existence outside the city.
学習者向け例文
  • I want a more carefree life.
  • His childhood was carefree.
adjective C1 property
3

casually unconcerned about consequences

not thinking carefully about possible problems; too relaxed.

用法パターン: a carefree approach to [something]; be carefree about [something]
よくある間違い:
If you mean 'not careful' (e.g., with work), use careless, not carefree.
類義語
nonchalant (Emphasizes appearing calm and unconcerned, sometimes too much.) | casual (Less formal; can imply not taking something seriously.) | heedless (Stronger and more negative; stresses ignoring warnings or consequences.)
対義語
cautious (Careful to avoid risk or mistakes.) | responsible (Taking duties and consequences seriously.)
コロケーション
a carefree approach |a carefree manner |a carefree attitude to money |carefree about deadlines |carefree spending |carefree decisions
テーマ
personality |behavior |emotions
例文
  • His carefree approach to money worried his partner.
  • She sounded carefree about the exam, but she hadn’t studied much.
  • They were carefree about safety rules until an accident happened.
学習者向け例文
  • Don’t be carefree about your homework.
  • He is too carefree with money.
文法
辞書形
carefree
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹfɹˌi/
US/kˈɛɹfɹˌi/
音節・強勢
care - free (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (care)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: carefree
関連語
Core family
care noun A2 careful adjective A2 carefully adverb A2
Related words
caring adjective carer noun caregiver noun
Negative and opposite forms
careless adjective B1 carelessly adverb B1 carelessness noun B1 uncaring adjective
Advanced or less common
carefulness noun
表現

a carefree attitude

1
/ə kˈɛɹfɹˌi ˈætətˌud/
fixed phrase

relaxed, unworried outlook

a way of thinking that is relaxed and not worried.

例文
  • 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.

a carefree lifestyle

1
/ə kˈɛɹfɹˌi lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase

life with few obligations

a way of living with few responsibilities.

例文
  • 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.

a carefree smile

1
/ə kˈɛɹfɹˌi smˈaɪl/
fixed phrase

smile showing no worry

a smile that looks relaxed and unworried.

例文
  • 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.

carefree days

1
/kˈɛɹfɹˌi dˈeɪz/
fixed phrase

time without worries

a time when you had no worries.

例文
  • 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.

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