casual observer

noun

: someone who is not looking carefully
Even a casual observer can tell that the building is in need of repair.

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The casual observer may not think that the new-generation Mercedes-Benz G-Class has undergone a revolutionary transformation from the previous generation. Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025 Create content that forms a natural journey from casual observer to keen client. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 To a casual observer, the difference between o1 and o1-pro might not be immediately apparent, yet the performance gap in business tasks can be substantial. Andrew Filev, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 An average dE of below 2 indicates color accurate enough that a casual observer may be unable to distinguish any variation between the color on screen and the intended (source) color. PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for casual observer

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“Casual observer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casual%20observer. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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