carefreeness
|care-free-ness|
B2
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/ˈkɛərˌfriːnəs/
🇬🇧
/ˈkeəˌfriːnəs/
(carefree)
without worry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carefree' originates from the combination of 'care' and 'free', where 'care' meant 'worry' and 'free' meant 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'carefree' evolved from the Old English word 'caru' meaning 'sorrow' and 'freo' meaning 'free'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without sorrow', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'free from worries'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being free from worries or responsibilities.
Her carefreeness was evident as she danced in the rain.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45