as in disregard
lack of interest or concern
her casualness distressed everyone who took the issue seriously
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Recent Examples of casualness
There’s a real casualness with Robby.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
If empires could assign names to vast mountain ranges—Hindu Kush, from the Persian kushtan, to kill—with administrative casualness, as if naming could override geological fact, why not render those summits as battered cookware?
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
From candidates wearing bathrobes to those outsourcing their critical thinking to AI, the virtual hiring process is facing a crisis of casualness.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
The service The staff does an excellent job of balancing the refinement of a luxurious resort with a sense of casualness.
—Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Hunter saw the logic in Ake’s casualness, which as the head of a learning institution projects a warmth and informality that brings her down to earth for her unseasoned cadets.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
This is an ideal choice for those looking for a visible change, but with that effortless casualness that never goes out of style.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
The coffee donut chain is known for doing low-fi ads that pop on social with a tonal casualness to them.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2025
Besides, that gives a bit of camaraderie and casualness to exudes fun, rather than stress.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
If empires could assign names to vast mountain ranges—Hindu Kush, from the Persian kushtan, to kill—with administrative casualness, as if naming could override geological fact, why not render those summits as battered cookware?
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
From candidates wearing bathrobes to those outsourcing their critical thinking to AI, the virtual hiring process is facing a crisis of casualness.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
The service The staff does an excellent job of balancing the refinement of a luxurious resort with a sense of casualness.
—Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Hunter saw the logic in Ake’s casualness, which as the head of a learning institution projects a warmth and informality that brings her down to earth for her unseasoned cadets.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
This is an ideal choice for those looking for a visible change, but with that effortless casualness that never goes out of style.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
The coffee donut chain is known for doing low-fi ads that pop on social with a tonal casualness to them.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2025
Besides, that gives a bit of camaraderie and casualness to exudes fun, rather than stress.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casualness
Noun
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This animosity is rooted in a complete disregard of the facts.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sampair concurred, noting everyone on this Mahtomedi team pursued a championship with total disregard for individual accolades.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Or the poet’s haplessness or your husband’s nonchalance.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Like almost every idea expressed in the film, it’s stated casually, with the nonchalance that naturally accompanies cailles aux raisins and Amaretto.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Casualness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casualness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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