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casual

[kazh-oo-uhl] / ˈkæʒ u əl /
ADJECTIVE
chance, random
Synonyms
STRONGEST
occasional offhand spontaneous
WEAK
accidental adventitious by chance by-the-way contingent erratic extemporaneous extempore fluky fortuitous impromptu improvised impulsive incidental infrequent irregular odd serendipitous uncertain unexpected unforeseen unintentional unplanned unpremeditated
Antonyms
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deliberate planned
WEAK
formal painstaking premeditated serious
ADJECTIVE
nonchalant, relaxed in manner
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cool cursory easygoing folksy homey informal laid-back mellow offhand
WEAK
aloof apathetic blasé breezy detached down home incurious indifferent insouciant lackadaisical loose low-pressure perfunctory pococurante purposeless remote unconcerned unfussy uninterested withdrawn
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitated upset
WEAK
deliberate formal painstaking planned premeditated serious

Example Sentences

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Venues like Topgolf offer a low-risk opportunity to experience golf in a casual, social environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In 2005, an NBA dress code asked players to dress "business casual" while representing the sport - an attempt to banish streetwear from the league.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Ashlee Simpson, it was clear, intended to lip sync, which sort of implied to casual observers that she couldn’t sing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Joggers, cyclists and casual strollers still flock to them daily, despite the risk of bombardment.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

I tried to sound casual, like I didn’t care, like I was only stating a fact, but my voice wobbled and I could feel my eyes stinging.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller