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easy-going

ADJECTIVE
easygoing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breezy carefree casual even-tempered happy-go-lucky laid-back mild offhand placid relaxed self-possessed serene tranquil unhurried
WEAK
adaptable amenable calm collected complacent complaisant composed devil-may-care equable flexible free and easy hang-loose indolent indulgent informal insouciant lazy lenient liberal low-pressure moderate nonchalant patient permissive poised slack soft tolerant unaffected unconcerned uncritical undemanding uninhibited unpretentious
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitated deliberate excited nervous planned troubled violent worried
WEAK
critical demanding hurried hyped intolerant strict strong upset

Example Sentences

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In a Times story in 2023, Branch was lauded by teammates “for his ever-present smile and easy-going nature.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

It might seem daunting to drive into the hulking mountains surrounding L.A., but there are many easy-going and family-friendly adventures to be had in Angeles National Forest.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

Campbell was known for his seemingly effortless style of play and calm and easy-going demeanor.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

One shopkeeper affectionately called Alphonsine "Cameroon woman", and described her as an easy-going person with a happy daughter.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

Dad was an easy-going host, informal and gracious, and we tried to pattern ourselves after him.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey