Synonyms of happy-go-lucky

happy-go-lucky

adjective

1

as in unaffected

having a relaxed, casual manner

he is completely happy-go-lucky on fishing trips—if he catches something, fine; if he doesn't, that's fine, too

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in nonchalant

having or showing freedom from worries or trouble

went on her happy-go-lucky way, totally unaware that she was strewing litter behind her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nonchalant
• carefree
• lighthearted
• unconcerned
• cavalier
• relaxed
• insouciant
• casual
• blithe
• gay
• devil-may-care
• slaphappy
• blasé
• debonair
• lightsome
• informal
• easygoing
• breezy
• blase
• low-pressure
• laid-back
• unfussy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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