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happy-go-lucky

[hap-ee-goh-luhk-ee] / ˈhæp i goʊˈlʌk i /
ADJECTIVE
blithely unconcerned
Synonyms
STRONGEST
carefree cheerful easygoing
WEAK
blithe carefree and untroubled casual content cool devil-may-care easy feckless free and easy free-minded heedless improvident insouciant irresponsible lackadaisical lighthearted living the life of Riley nonchalant reckless unconcerned untroubled without care
Antonyms
STRONGEST
worried
WEAK
disconsolate discontented dissatisfied distressed troubled upset

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Next to the happy-go-lucky Harry, William always came off as the earnest, somewhat colder older brother who seemed to march solemnly toward the inevitable fate of being burdened by the crown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Stern like old school Mexicans always look in portraits but with joyful eyes that reveal his happy-go-lucky attitude to life.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

“Kids have all kinds of emotions. They can be happy-go-lucky, but oftentimes they get angry or frustrated. This season, we feature some of those things. We don’t shy away from it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

"As a child, she was a happy-go-lucky little girl. She loved to do things especially if it was something she could win at. She'd try anything."

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2024

He looked back at Pong with a sadness that didn't match his happy-go-lucky grin.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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