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zorgeloos

Zorgeloos is a Dutch adjective meaning carefree or without worries. It describes a state, feeling, or situation in which care, concern, or anxiety is absent, often suggesting happiness, light-heartedness, or freedom from stress.

Etymology: The term is formed from zorg (care, worry) and loos (free of). It belongs to a

Usage: Zorgeloos is widely used in everyday speech, literature, and media to evoke a pleasant, worry-free condition.

Connotation: The word carries a positive sense of relief or contentment, but can also imply naivety or

Related terms: Onbezorgd is a near-synonym. Zorgeloosheid is the corresponding noun form, while zorgzaamheid (care, conscientiousness)

family
of
Dutch
adjectives
built
with
the
suffix
loos
that
express
a
lack
of
something.
It
commonly
appears
with
nouns
such
as
leven
(life),
jeugd
(youth),
dagen
(days),
or
tijd
(time):
een
zorgeloze
jeugd;
zorgeloze
dagen;
zorgeloos
leven.
neglect
of
responsibilities
when
used
critically.
represents
the
opposite
concept.