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laid-backness

noun

as in easygoingness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid-backness
  1. assurance
  2. self-confidence
  3. self-assurance
  4. indifference
  5. numbness
  6. poise
  7. confidence
  8. self-assuredness
Noun
  • Warsh could gain that confidence with an apparent path to an end to the Iran war or some assurance that the president is satisfied with the current tariff regime.
    — Steve Liesman, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
  • That converts pen testing from episodic assurance into institutional memory.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of assurance
Noun
  • Finally, employees need to develop financial self-confidence.
    — Dr. Erika Rasure, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But taking charge can cause kids to shut down and hurt their self-confidence.
    — Juli Fraga, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of self-confidence
Noun
  • The 25-year-old from California opened the final with some swagger, popping four aces in the first game, but his self-assurance quickly ebbed.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The most consistent signature across her growing catalogue is her self-assurance as a performer.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of self-assurance
Noun
  • Layered within its experimental form is a commentary on immigration and 21st century America, as the family regularly encounters Latinx migrants whose own families have been disrupted by the indifference of American immigration policies.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • And yes, this does lead her to develop a shocking indifference toward human life.
    — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of indifference
Noun
  • Too Much Vitamin B6 and Nerve Damage Taking high doses of B6 may cause numbness, a pins-and-needles sensation, or pain in your legs, impairing your ability to walk.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2026
  • This painful side effect, which can cause tingling and numbness in the hands and feet, can be managed with ice and painkillers or opioids.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of numbness
Noun
  • Hers was a captivating return, combining the innate theatricality of her poise with a bold, sophisticated style steeped in historical references to haute couture.
    — Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026
  • No moment better showed Sale’s poise against the Phillies than in the sixth inning.
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of poise
Noun
  • The real advantage comes from connecting information, accountability and execution so the business can act with confidence.
    — Suresh Rajapakse, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The vote was a stunning loss for the crypto industry, which had exuded confidence that enough senators would vote to advance the bill.
    — Tanaya Macheel,Garrett Downs, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of confidence
Noun
  • Pride is also about developing confidence and self-assuredness to do hard things.
    — Carolyn O'Laughlin, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
  • Peterson showcased a swagger that toed the line between confidence and self-assuredness often seen in superstar athletes.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Definition of self-assuredness
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“Laid-backness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid-backness. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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