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taking it easy

ADJECTIVE

cautious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

circumspect discreet judicious leery prudent tentative vigilant wary watchful

STRONG

alert safe

WEAK

all ears cagey calculating chary considerate forethoughtful gingerly hedging one's bets heedful keeping on one's toes on the lookout playing it cool playing safe politic provident pussyfoot shrewd taking it slow thinking twice walking on eggs watching one's step watching out with one's eyes peeled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless certain foolish inattentive incautious indiscreet negligent rash reckless sure thoughtless uncareful unwise

WEAK

hasty heedless imprudent unguarded unobservant

ADJECTIVE

resting

Synonyms

STRONG

crashed dozing dreaming drowsing lounging napping quiet recessing reclining relaxing reposing sleeping snoozing unwinding

WEAK

asleep at ease at rest comfortable lying down stretched-out taking a break

Antonyms

WEAK

active

Example Sentences

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If it's muscle strain, taking it easy for a few days may help.

From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2025

A handful of tourists could be seen taking it easy on sun lounges around the edge of the pool, though none ventured into the water.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

Entering an unprecedented 23rd NBA season, the Lakers’ superstar is one of a few players taking it easy to start training camp.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

"I'm going to be taking it easy for now, and I'll be able to return to work very shortly."

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025

But I knew Hoagland, in truth, was taking it easy on me.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

taking it easy

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