easygoing

[ee-zee-goh-ing] / ˈi ziˈgoʊ ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

complacent, permissive

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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As captured here, its members do seem quite rational, not to mention affable and easygoing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

The change represents a significant shift for Southwest’s brand, which has been known as a no-frills, easygoing option compared to competing airlines.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

And as Cleante, Elmire’s brother, Mr. Jue has an easygoing charm and exudes common sense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

He has a wide smile and an easygoing, self-effacing way about him.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

They were easygoing and soon she was sharing with them and borrowing from them the things that easily ran out, toothpaste and powdered milk and Indomie noodles and hair pomade.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

easygoing

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