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
In beach towns or summer destinations, hats and tank tops can be more about comfort than casualness, prompting some to wonder how consistently the rules can be enforced.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
There’s a real casualness with Robby.
—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
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
There’s a real casualness with Robby.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casualness
Noun
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Cronin, the plaintiff’s attorney, said in an interview that Abbott showed disregard for the health and safety of premature babies participating in the AL16 clinical trial.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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On this first point, the jury ruled in favor of both Marta and Marija, finding that Goodenbour had either intended to cause the twins harm or had acted with reckless disregard for their well-being.—
Julia Haney,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Among many Niger Deltans, there’s a mixture of ignorance, nonchalance, and clenched resignation around the industry’s environmental dangers, which take a back seat as folks get on with the business of everyday survival.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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As Hüller approaches her father at the keyboard, her anger manifests as a kind of bored nonchalance.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Casualness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casualness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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