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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
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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
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Recent Examples of happy-go-lucky
Even the happy-go-lucky chamber-pop music from Illinois and Michigan.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 14 May 2025
Meanwhile, the team of executive chef Paula, César, Bailey, and front-of-house Shuai get the happy-go-lucky music of a quasi-underdog team making good.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Salt Yoga meets at The Loren, so the hotel’s daily yoga offering isn’t packed with other hotel guests but rather a group of happy-go-lucky locals.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
The senior forward has a happy-go-lucky nature, always bringing an optimistic perspective.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 14 May 2025
Meanwhile, the team of executive chef Paula, César, Bailey, and front-of-house Shuai get the happy-go-lucky music of a quasi-underdog team making good.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Salt Yoga meets at The Loren, so the hotel’s daily yoga offering isn’t packed with other hotel guests but rather a group of happy-go-lucky locals.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
The senior forward has a happy-go-lucky nature, always bringing an optimistic perspective.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy-go-lucky
Adjective
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Thirty to 100 percent increases are being asked for apartments built since 1947 and therefore unaffected by rent-control laws.—
Nicholas Pileggi,
Curbed,
15 Aug. 2025
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Some of the areas most closely watched for tariff impact nationwide were largely unaffected.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Her opponent was a noisy avalanche of language, but Kuang appeared cool and nonchalant.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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Often, that involves baring her growing baby bump in a cool, nonchalant way.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Merz’s sharp tone is noticeable — especially in comparison to his predecessor Olaf Scholz, who generally struck a more mellow approach.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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The waves are mellow enough for new surfers, but still fun for seasoned riders.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Substitute Wilson Isidor does not appear set for such a prominent role in the Premier League, but his breakaway goal, low past Hermansen, in stoppage time assured the Stadium of Light of a carefree finale of oles and embraces.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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On Sundays, Perez sees them with visitors outside, the scene reminiscent to her of families enjoying a carefree day at the park.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Papa hasn’t gone business casual yet, but his latest outfit is noticeably less restrictive.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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Roots sells casual apparel, athletic gear and more, and while its headquarters is in Canada, its flagship store is in Michigan, where some Meijer stores operate.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The embryo of my novel was a lighthearted coming-of-age story following a boy around my students’ age.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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These days, Silverstone, 48, is taking on a brand new role in a lighthearted yet gripping drama series, Irish Blood, which is now streaming on Acorn TV.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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So her trip to the past should be a very easygoing, chill time.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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Schmitt is easygoing inside the Capitol and a swaggering culture warrior outside of it.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Pressed on this question, Feige appeared unconcerned.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
20 July 2025
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Others, such as Ohio University emeritus professor Richard Vedder, are unconcerned about Kent’s ties to the for-profit industry.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Happy-go-lucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy-go-lucky. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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