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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
Pullman’s performance is a fascinating mix of happy-go-lucky and corrosively disappointed.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
The left winger is usually a relaxed, happy-go-lucky persona around the Leafs dressing room.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Instead, the board opts for the happy-go-lucky concert attendee kicking back a beer or two as its foil to scary THC use.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Perhaps the happy-go-lucky Heisman Trophy winner and national champion can help uplift a team desperate for a spark and new leadership.
—C J Doon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for happy-go-lucky
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
The left winger is usually a relaxed, happy-go-lucky persona around the Leafs dressing room.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Instead, the board opts for the happy-go-lucky concert attendee kicking back a beer or two as its foil to scary THC use.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Perhaps the happy-go-lucky Heisman Trophy winner and national champion can help uplift a team desperate for a spark and new leadership.
—C J Doon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for happy-go-lucky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy-go-lucky
Adjective
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There’s no doubt that with EVs, drivers are unaffected by the volatile swing of global oil markets.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Garbage pickup will be unaffected on Easter Sunday, as there is regularly no pickup collection on Sundays.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Scott inflicts Ohm’s nonchalant meanness with a piercingly perverse matter-of-factness that places the character as far away as possible from the realm of likeability.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Margot Robbie’s understanding of the assignment is evident, her fringe frame coupled with a low and loosely bound ponytail (another hallmark of the nonchalant set).—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The members consistently acknowledge that this lead single is a mellower departure from their usual style; when RM reflects in a meeting that the song feels a bit low in energy, Jung Kook says the entire track feels that way.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Leeks are sturdy enough to survive winter frosts, sprouting with a gradation of green colors and a mellow flavor all their own.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Think saturated makeup, carefree styling, and an unapologetic embrace of all things vintage.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
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Since its founding, Vilebrequin has built its identity around a vision of beach life that blends color, craft, and a certain carefree French Riviera attitude.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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The sport is still years away from drawing the casual fan to the arena.—
Mac Engel
March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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It’s built for casual listening virtually anywhere, including the park, the beach, or at home, and offers up to 7 hours of battery life on a single charge.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Finally, pickles have also found a unique niche in American humor, becoming a symbol of quirky, lighthearted fun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the lighthearted tone gave way to a broader warning about a growing criminal trend.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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According to experts, someone can be easygoing without being passive, or flexible while also staying engaged.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2026
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Karim’s direct-to-camera, easygoing approach proved to be ahead of its time.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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She is tormented by the fact that the june bug seems entirely unconcerned about becoming bait or being deported.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Coach Cori Close seemed unconcerned with the slight.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Happy-go-lucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy-go-lucky. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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