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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
This meant casting Quinn didn’t only involve finding someone who could balance a devil-may-care attitude with high intellect, but also someone who fit into the familial image and feeling Marvel and Disney were trying to create.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2025
Its goofy, devil-may-care logic and rapid-fire comedy rarely translated to feature-length run times.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
The surreal beauty of Jekyll Island, Georgia, proves an enchanting backdrop for fantastic silhouettes, playful textures, and a devil-may-care romantic flair.
—Tyler Mitchell, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
Eve Plumb struck a devil-may-care pose in New York City.
—John Russell, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Over the years, however, her devil-may-care approach has mutated into an inability to accept any criticism, real or imagined, and view it as unfounded hate or maliciousness against the chaos of her life.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
With dark blond hair and hazel eyes, Denise had a youthful beauty and hid her tough circumstances under a devil-may-care attitude.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Our editors turned to the many muses of the decade — from Winona Ryder’s devil-may-care leather looks to Naomi Campbell’s downtown-meets-uptown girl aura — to create these ’90s fall outfit ideas that feature Coach’s best purses of the season.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
Its goofy, devil-may-care logic and rapid-fire comedy rarely translated to feature-length run times.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2025
Its goofy, devil-may-care logic and rapid-fire comedy rarely translated to feature-length run times.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
The surreal beauty of Jekyll Island, Georgia, proves an enchanting backdrop for fantastic silhouettes, playful textures, and a devil-may-care romantic flair.
—Tyler Mitchell, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
Eve Plumb struck a devil-may-care pose in New York City.
—John Russell, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Over the years, however, her devil-may-care approach has mutated into an inability to accept any criticism, real or imagined, and view it as unfounded hate or maliciousness against the chaos of her life.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
With dark blond hair and hazel eyes, Denise had a youthful beauty and hid her tough circumstances under a devil-may-care attitude.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Our editors turned to the many muses of the decade — from Winona Ryder’s devil-may-care leather looks to Naomi Campbell’s downtown-meets-uptown girl aura — to create these ’90s fall outfit ideas that feature Coach’s best purses of the season.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
Its goofy, devil-may-care logic and rapid-fire comedy rarely translated to feature-length run times.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devil-may-care
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While a nonchalant approach might protect you from a heartbreak, there's no way to build real relationships without vulnerability and the risk of rejection, Robbins said.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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One video shows some of those on the boat maintaining a nonchalant attitude, with one man joking the vessel had hit an iceberg, Titanic-style.—
Jesse Kirsch,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Youngest brother Dante is reckless and indebted to dangerous criminals.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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On Sunday, officers arrested the suspect in South San Francisco and booked him into San Mateo County jail on charges of hit-and-run causing injury and reckless evading.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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That carefree versatility mirrors Tecca’s creative process — especially these days.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
12 May 2025
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In the now-viral clip, Jeff struts through their office wearing a beauty sheet mask, pops balloons with carefree flair, walks around wielding a mini mic and, most memorably, sits shirtless while receiving a vaccine.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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Sun Sentinel Coming soon: Lucky Lou’s Raw Bar to replace Bru’s Room; Roka Hula bringing Polynesian fusion to Delray Sometime later this summer, the former Bru’s Room near the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier will turn into a casual oyster bar and sporty seafood shack.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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Honestly, for movie nights or casual gaming on a massive screen, this one’s hard to top.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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This summer, as his daredevil character Ethan Hunt, Cruise will be driving a Jeep.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Tom Cruise continues to defy death — and all expectations — with his daredevil stunts.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The experiences suggest why policymakers might not be so cavalier going forward about refinery closures and other manufacturing closures.—
Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Mainstream outlets shouldn’t be so cavalier about maintaining their credibility.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For example, many could be reassigned to jobs in city departments that are unaffected by the budget crisis.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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However, even as many industries experience a general decline, there were five remote roles pointed out by FlexJobs that appear to be unaffected by the downward trend, and were in the highest demand in Q1 2025.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Blending skill, grace and the daring pursuit of the ultimate underwater thrill, five divers—all trained by a world-class underwater choreographer—will compete to show off their skills during epic underwater dances.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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The decision comes after years of increasingly daring celebrity outfits and adds to the ongoing discussion among fashion enthusiasts on social media — Is fashion becoming more conservative?—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Devil-may-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devil-may-care. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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