casual observer

noun

: someone who is not looking carefully

Even a casual observer can tell that the building is in need of repair.

Examples of casual observer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To the casual observer, the look and feel of shipping containers suggests a world of smooth, lossless transportation, almost immaterial in its implementation of a logistical ideal. — Alexander Klose, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

The casual observer might hear this news and understandably assume that there was no evidence linking Taylor Farms to the outbreak after all. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 23 July 2026

Even a casual observer could be captivated by a year that includes the Olympics in Italy and the World Cup. — Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

Some may not be obvious to the casual observer, or even to savvy energy wonks. — Alexandra Klass, The Conversation, 17 June 2026

Rhymes for casual observer

• fervor
• fervour
• server
• preserver