Synonyms of devil-may-care

devil-may-care

adjective

ˌde-vᵊl-(ˌ)mā-ˈker 

1

as in nonchalant

having a relaxed, casual manner

a devil-may-care golfer who knows that it's only a game

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nonchalant
• casual
• unaffected
• mellow
• easygoing
• informal
• flexible
• affable
• familiar
• breezy
• low-pressure
• laid-back
• happy-go-lucky
• carefree
• lackadaisical
• unperturbed
• unconcerned
• untroubled
• warm
• permissive
• unworried
• lenient
• homey
• lax
• imperturbable
• unflappable
• unfussy
• approachable
• soft
• pliant
• accessible
• companionable
• pliable
• genial
• dégagé
• unshakable
• nerveless
• neighborly
• warmhearted
• comradely
• amicable
• cordial
• hearty
• hail-fellow-well-met

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uptight
• formal
• strict
• rigid
• decorous
• high-strung
• anxious
• ceremonious
• distressed
• bothered
• nervous
• worried
• tense
• jittery
• jumpy
• skittish

2

as in reckless

having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions

the devil-may-care speed with which he drives his sports car is going to cause a lot of grief someday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reckless
• daredevil
• daring
• adventurous
• nonchalant
• irresponsible
• careless
• foolhardy
• bold
• hell-for-leather
• harum-scarum
• kamikaze
• wild
• impetuous
• carefree
• rash
• venturesome
• hotheaded
• audacious
• madcap
• freewheeling
• hasty
• headlong
• blithe
• unworried
• happy-go-lucky
• unconcerned
• heedless
• thoughtless
• incautious
• regardless
• feckless
• precipitate
• unmindful
• inattentive
• unthinking
• slaphappy
• mindless
• inconsiderate
• unheeding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• responsible
• cautious
• careful
• circumspect
• timid
• heedful
• overcautious
• overcareful

3

as in carefree

having or showing freedom from worries or troubles

the devil-may-care attitude that some people have about needlessly contributing to global warming

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nonchalant
• carefree
• insouciant
• cavalier
• lighthearted
• blithe
• unconcerned
• relaxed
• casual
• debonair
• happy-go-lucky
• gay
• slaphappy
• blasé
• lightsome
• informal
• breezy
• easygoing
• low-pressure
• laid-back
• unfussy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• serious
• earnest
• cautious
• somber
• careful
• grave
• careworn
• wary
• anxious
• serious-minded
• upset
• concerned
• worried
• sorrowful
• heedful
• long-suffering
• overburdened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of devil-may-care

The show has always affected a devil-may-care attitude, but in previous seasons, less-wearying — not to say light or uplifting — moments came up as a result of the chemistry between the young ensemble. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026

The cast approaches the picture with a delightfully devil-may-care sincerity, playing off of one another with a simple ease. — Gina Friedlande, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026

As for angels with a devil-may-care attitude, this new Gucci is also represented by it girl Sydney Lynn Carlson and rapper Fakemink (who both walked in the show too) as well as photographer Nadia Lee Cohen and director Aidan Zamiri, the director of Charli XCX’s The Moment. — Sofia Viganò, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026

The cut offers an easy, devil-may-care vibe that looks great styled down (with a cami and black sneakers) and up (with a tuxedo shirt and heeled loafers). — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026