Definitions

easy-going

ADJECTIVE

easygoing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breezy carefree casual even-tempered happy-go-lucky laid-back mild offhand placid relaxed self-possessed serene tranquil unhurried

WEAK

adaptable amenable calm collected complacent complaisant composed devil-may-care equable flexible free and easy hang-loose indolent indulgent informal insouciant lazy lenient liberal low-pressure moderate nonchalant patient permissive poised slack soft tolerant unaffected unconcerned uncritical undemanding uninhibited unpretentious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated deliberate excited nervous planned troubled violent worried

WEAK

critical demanding hurried hyped intolerant strict strong upset

Example Sentences

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But his easy going smile could suddenly turn to an eerie silence.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

“It’s not going to be easy going over there. It’s going to be nerve-wracking,” said Joseph, a 36-year-old third-generation trainer.

From Washington Times • May 4, 2023

Lulled by all the natural beauty and charmed by the laid-back and easy going people, we were smitten with Del Mar within days of arriving.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2023

“We know our record this year in them. It’s not easy going on the road and playing in division games. We got to understand that and be ready for it again, a hostile environment.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2022

It was easy going, and soon he was peering round the rock.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

easy-going

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