onbezorgd

Onbezorgd is a Dutch adjective and adverb meaning carefree or without worry. In everyday language it describes a state in which someone is not troubled by concerns and can act with ease. Common phrases include onbezorgd leven (a carefree life) and onbezorgd genieten (enjoy without worry).

Etymology: The word is formed from the negating prefix on- and bezorgd, the past participle of zorgen. Zorgen can mean to worry or to take care, and in another sense to deliver; in the sense used here, bezorgd means worried or concerned, so onbezorgd literally means not worried.

Usage: The term is widely used in media, advertising, travel, and consumer culture to evoke peace of mind. It can describe a mood, a lifestyle, or a service promise that removes hassles and anxiety. For example, a travel service might emphasize onbezorgd reizen, implying that all logistics are handled for the traveler.

See also: zorgeloos, which is a near-synonym, and gemoedsrust (peace of mind). The concept remains a common trope in Dutch discourse to express freedom from stress and constraints.