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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
Nolan was a typical happy-go-lucky 13-year-old, according to Petty.
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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
Salt Yoga meets at The Loren, so the hotel’s daily yoga offering isn’t packed with other hotel guests but rather a group of happy-go-lucky locals.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
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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
Salt Yoga meets at The Loren, so the hotel’s daily yoga offering isn’t packed with other hotel guests but rather a group of happy-go-lucky locals.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy-go-lucky
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While Kalitta seemed unaffected by the incident, Stewart took a while to get out of his dragster.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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For example, many well-hydrated athletes experience cramps, while others competing in hot, humid conditions remain unaffected.—
Michael Hales,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As with everything else Detective Diaz does, her coming out was so comedically nonchalant and matter-of-fact.—
Catherine Mhloyi,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
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Warren, in his typically nonchalant fashion, downplayed his early impact in the Colts’ offense.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Get the recipe > The mellow sweetness of summer corn and lobster meat harmonize beautifully in this ultimate summer soup.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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Casting the sweet-faced and unflappably mellow Dano — Eli Sunday his Vadim Baranov is not — as Putin’s kingmaker also assures that Assayas isn’t keen on high drama, with conversations in conference rooms plotting totalitarian takeover rarely rising above library-voice level.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
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That could be why his inspiration this season draws, maybe wistfully, from his carefree childhood summers growing up in West London’s Wormwood Scrubs.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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So for them, moderately high happiness combined with some worry may actually be more functional than being completely carefree.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Streaming platforms have blurred the line between prestige drama and casual binge.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ranging in sizes 4 Petite to 24 Plus, this casual yet classy dress features button cuff sleeves, a flattering tie closure, and over a dozen colors to choose from.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On the other hand, Jeremiah represents a lighthearted charm.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The film is a lighthearted caper, ultimately a redemptive story of sisters who learn to love one another despite their flaws.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their easygoing relationship has been forged for nearly a decade as the DLC-ID founder had already designed eight of restaurateur Matt’s local eateries, including Che Fico, the beloved Italian spot that first cemented his name in the city’s culinary scene in 2018.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
15 Sep. 2025
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My cousin, usually an easygoing person, is already furious with several guests who have declined her invitation.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Elephants moved silently in the distance, and a herd of impala bounded across the plain, skittish but unconcerned with us.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Liang seemed unconcerned by this.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Happy-go-lucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy-go-lucky. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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