Synonyms of devil-may-care

devil-may-care

adjective

ˌde-vᵊl-(ˌ)mā-ˈker 

1

as in nonchalant

having a relaxed, casual manner

a devil-may-care golfer who knows that it's only a game

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nonchalant
• casual
• unaffected
• mellow
• easygoing
• informal
• flexible
• affable
• familiar
• breezy
• low-pressure
• laid-back
• happy-go-lucky
• carefree
• lackadaisical
• unperturbed
• unconcerned
• untroubled
• warm
• permissive
• unworried
• lenient
• homey
• lax
• imperturbable
• unflappable
• unfussy
• approachable
• soft
• pliant
• accessible
• companionable
• pliable
• genial
• dégagé
• unshakable
• nerveless
• neighborly
• warmhearted
• comradely
• amicable
• cordial
• hearty
• hail-fellow-well-met

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uptight
• formal
• strict
• rigid
• decorous
• high-strung
• anxious
• ceremonious
• distressed
• bothered
• nervous
• worried
• tense
• jittery
• jumpy
• skittish

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reckless
• daredevil
• daring
• adventurous
• nonchalant
• irresponsible
• careless
• foolhardy
• bold
• hell-for-leather
• harum-scarum
• kamikaze
• wild
• impetuous
• carefree
• rash
• venturesome
• hotheaded
• audacious
• madcap
• freewheeling
• hasty
• headlong
• blithe
• unworried
• happy-go-lucky
• unconcerned
• heedless
• thoughtless
• incautious
• regardless
• feckless
• precipitate
• unmindful
• inattentive
• unthinking
• slaphappy
• mindless
• inconsiderate
• unheeding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• responsible
• cautious
• careful
• circumspect
• timid
• heedful
• overcautious
• overcareful

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nonchalant
• carefree
• insouciant
• cavalier
• lighthearted
• blithe
• unconcerned
• relaxed
• casual
• debonair
• happy-go-lucky
• gay
• slaphappy
• blasé
• lightsome
• informal
• breezy
• easygoing
• low-pressure
• laid-back
• unfussy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• serious
• earnest
• cautious
• somber
• careful
• grave
• careworn
• wary
• anxious
• serious-minded
• upset
• concerned
• worried
• sorrowful
• heedful
• long-suffering
• overburdened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of devil-may-care

Oliver is modern romance-novel perfect – handsome with devil-may-care hair. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 24 July 2026

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. — 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

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