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as in nonchalant
having a relaxed, casual manner
a devil-may-care golfer who knows that it's only a game
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of devil-may-care
Stokes is set for the role of Ronnie Whitlock, who leads with an outlaw smile and a devil-may-care attitude, a fire burning within him.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
And then there's a top-of-his-game Chevy Chase as a devil-may-care golfer and Bill Murray as a raffish groundskeeper.
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Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
When Gary Vernon began riding mountain bikes in Arkansas almost 40 years ago, there was very little infrastructure intended for riders without deep experience—or a devil-may-care attitude.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
Black Midi were known for their wild live shows, improvisational but generally aggressive riffs and devil-may-care attitude.
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Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
And then there's a top-of-his-game Chevy Chase as a devil-may-care golfer and Bill Murray as a raffish groundskeeper.
—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
When Gary Vernon began riding mountain bikes in Arkansas almost 40 years ago, there was very little infrastructure intended for riders without deep experience—or a devil-may-care attitude.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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
Black Midi were known for their wild live shows, improvisational but generally aggressive riffs and devil-may-care attitude.
—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devil-may-care
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Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.
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Making a comeback on the Milan men’s calendar after a decade’s absence and under new ownership, Caruso made a big impression with its breezy and slyly nonchalant tailoring done up in an arresting array of unusual colors.
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Was fatal boat crash just an accident — or was Pino reckless?
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Emma D’Arcy imbues Rhaenyra’s every line with a breathless giddiness that conveys the character’s reckless naivete.
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The tragic ending, meanwhile, could traumatize those expecting a colorful, carefree romp for life.
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The rise in temperatures lends itself to flirty styles and carefree fabrics.
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Families, longtime soccer fans and casual viewers mixed on the concourse, creating a festival atmosphere with chants, flags and interactive soccer activities on the field.
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That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.
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Free climbing has been around for many years, but social media has brought the daredevil sport to global audiences and fueled a surge in popularity.
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At this time, Moore says, aviation was considered a daredevil sport, and successful pilots, especially in France, became celebrities.
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Midi lengths refuse to commit to long or short camps, settling in the middle for a moment that's polished and truly insouciant.
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There is nothing insouciant about me.
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Undergraduate lending is largely unaffected.
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While iPhones remain unaffected for now, industry analysts like Tarun Pathak suggest this move reflects a broader shift in consumer electronics pricing.
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For the truly daring, there’s the Chuper Ballena Michelada.
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The actress, 29, stepped out in a custom Louis Vuitton two-piece leather set that featured a daring low-rise skirt with a train paired with a tiny matching vest.
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“Devil-may-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devil-may-care. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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