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Cautious vs Carefree - What's the difference?

cautious | carefree |

As adjectives the difference between cautious and carefree

is that cautious is careful; using or exercising caution; tentative while carefree is without cares; free of concern or worries; easy; casual; without difficulty.

cautious

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • careful; using or exercising caution; tentative
    • He took a few cautious steps out the door.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * neglecting * careless

    Derived terms

    * overcautious

    carefree

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Without cares; free of concern or worries; easy; casual; without difficulty.
    • He left his cell phone behind and enjoyed a carefree summer day at the beach.

    Derived terms

    * carefreeness