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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Easy-going and relaxed when meeting newcomers in his heavily fortified headquarters, dressed in military khaki whether meeting royalty or visiting soldiers near the frontline, Zelenskiy projects an image of steadiness and steadfastness.

From Reuters • Feb. 15, 2023

"It's great. Easy-going, patient and really accepting," said Peter.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2019

Easy-going Portlanders scorn their frenetic rival to the north, refer with somnolent pride to their "city where it's always afternoon."

From Time Magazine Archive

Easy-going and informal, Clark Gable is credited with breaking the Hollywood taboo against permitting audiences at broadcasts.

From Time Magazine Archive

Easy-going Pym laughed, then said irritably, "Of what use could a mere boy be to me?"

From Tommy and Grizel by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

easy-going

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