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Jaunty vs Carefree - What's the difference?

jaunty | carefree |

As a proper noun jaunty

is (a traditional nickname for a navy master-at-arms).

As an adjective carefree is

without cares; free of concern or worries; easy; casual; without difficulty.

jaunty

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Airy; showy; finical; hence, characterized by an affected or fantastical manner.
    • The courtier was a jaunty fellow, attuned to the esoteric court gossip and attentive to the least beneficial wind of favor blowing from the throne.
  • Dapper or stylish.
    • He wore a jaunty outfit that was all the rage.
  • Ostentatiously self-confident.
    • He walked down the street with a jaunty swaggering step, as if daring others less perfectly satisfied to intrude upon his good mood.

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    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