carefree
gb/kˈɛɹfɹˌi/ us/kˈɛɹfɹˌi/
B2
Англійська
gondtalan, felhőtlen, könnyelmű, felelőtlen
B2
1
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
I feel carefree on weekends.
Hétvégén gondtalannak érzem magam.
She has a carefree smile.
Felhőtlen a mosolya.
Поширена помилка:
Do not confuse with careless (not careful and likely to make mistakes). Carefree is about not worrying, not about being negligent.
Значення
not worried or anxious
Словосполучення
a carefree attitude
|a carefree life
|a carefree smile
|carefree laughter
|a carefree mood
|feel carefree
|seem carefree
|look carefree
|carefree days
|carefree summer
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
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.)
Теми
emotions
|daily_life
Визначення
happy and relaxed because you have no worries.
Feeling or showing no worry, anxiety, or stress; lighthearted.
B2
2
gondtalan
B2
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
I want a more carefree life.
Gondtalanabb életet szeretnék.
His childhood was carefree.
Gondtalan volt a gyerekkora.
Поширена помилка:
Carefree suggests freedom from responsibility; it can sound positive or (sometimes) slightly critical, depending on context.
Значення
without responsibilities or commitments
Словосполучення
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
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
burdened (Having heavy responsibilities or worries.)
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tied down (Restricted by commitments such as family or work.)
Теми
daily_life
|relationships
|work
Визначення
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
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
Don’t be carefree about your homework.
Ne vedd félvállról a házi feladatodat.
He is too carefree with money.
Túl könnyelműen bánik a pénzzel.
Поширена помилка:
If you mean 'not careful' (e.g., with work), use careless, not carefree.
Значення
casually unconcerned about consequences
Словосполучення
a carefree approach
|a carefree manner
|a carefree attitude to money
|carefree about deadlines
|carefree spending
|carefree decisions
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
cautious (Careful to avoid risk or mistakes.)
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responsible (Taking duties and consequences seriously.)
Теми
personality
|behavior
|emotions
Визначення
not thinking carefully about possible problems; too relaxed.
Not giving much thought to risks, consequences, or planning; sometimes suggesting a lack of seriousness.
Граматика
Словникова форма
carefree
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹfɹˌi/
US/kˈɛɹfɹˌi/
Склади й наголос
care - free (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (care)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: carefree
Споріднені слова
Related words
caring
adjective
carer
noun
caregiver
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
carefulness
noun
Вирази
a carefree attitude
1/ə kˈɛɹfɹˌi ˈætətˌud/
fixed phrase
relaxed, unworried outlook
a way of thinking that is relaxed and not worried.
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- She has a carefree smile.
carefree days
1/kˈɛɹfɹˌi dˈeɪz/
fixed phrase
time without worries
a time when you had no worries.
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I remember the carefree days of school.
- We had carefree days on vacation.