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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
Counter to her brother, Maxine is the outspoken, happy-go-lucky, popular girl who masks her loneliness and sorrow.
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Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Nolan was a typical happy-go-lucky 13-year-old, according to Petty.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2025
Pit bull terrier Age: 4 years old Looking for a happy-go-lucky, playful pup with a heart of gold?
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
Even the happy-go-lucky chamber-pop music from Illinois and Michigan.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 14 May 2025
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Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Nolan was a typical happy-go-lucky 13-year-old, according to Petty.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2025
Pit bull terrier Age: 4 years old Looking for a happy-go-lucky, playful pup with a heart of gold?
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
Even the happy-go-lucky chamber-pop music from Illinois and Michigan.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy-go-lucky
Adjective
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The company said operations remain unaffected despite early concerns over building damage.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Jan. 2026
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Our measurement data shows that routing announcements were largely unaffected.—
Alberto Dainotti,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Petite and low-slung, the armless silhouette and oversized pillow cushions feel nonchalant but not sloppy, and can easily bring some dynamic energy to more formal living room seating layouts.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her nonchalant, soft-glam is so perfectly mesmerizing, my TikTok and social media feeds are flooded with tutorials trying to re-create her signature style.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Skiers and riders can enhance their skills, starting in the mellow, high-alpine powder fields of Bergman Bowl and progressing to the steep trees and rock drops of The Outback.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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The drowsy feeling always dissipated pretty quickly, though the mellow vibes sometimes lingered for hours—even after my laptop was propped back open.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
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The song’s carefree, live-it-up party theme is a relative rarity on today’s charts, appearing in less than 10% of Hot 100 top 10 hits since the start of the ‘20s.—
David Penn,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2026
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This borrowed-from-the-boys effect is given a feminine twist with the addition of a statement chainlink necklace, diamond rings, and a polished black leather bag—while the hemline of the slouchy shirt peeking out from the bottom of the skirt keeps the look in carefree territory.—
Freya Drohan,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant employs roughly 80 people and has long been known for its casual atmosphere and accessibility in a town increasingly defined by high-end shops and restaurants.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Marvel's first series for Disney+ proved to be a home run, for long-term MCU fans and casual viewers alike.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to offering lighthearted, family-friendly fun, adults will also find a deeper layer that explores very real class disparities in our world.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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With the sun, Mercury and Mars activating your expansive ninth house, chances are your curiosities don’t feel lighthearted.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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Downtown, meanwhile, is compact and easygoing, with plenty of independent cafés, boutiques, and galleries to peruse in between activities.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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My middle son, Sam, is very easygoing.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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In this war lawyers invariably are depicted as soulless and grasping ambulance-chasers unconcerned about their clients’ welfare, and businesses as, well, soulless, grasping and unconcerned about their customers.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Fed, which had fought rate hikes, then cut interest rates, twice, seemingly unconcerned about furthering price increases.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Happy-go-lucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy-go-lucky. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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