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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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That conviction is unaffected by the Supreme Court action.—
Mark Sherman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The operations of the plant were unaffected.—
Garrett Downs,Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fagen’s nonchalant cameo, though, got the Steely Dan community in a tizzy.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The bowl-back was exquisitely mellow.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Butter yellow is everywhere—from runways to celebrity homes—but there’s something undeniably comforting (and nostalgic) about this mellow hue.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cruising to tropical destinations may sound carefree and a bucket-list best, but some of the most popular ports come with safety concerns travelers should not ignore, industry experts say.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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It’s designed with a lightweight, ribbed knit that channels the carefree vibe of a cool summer evening at the beach, while the V-neck cut remains easy to put on or remove in a hurry at TSA.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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HaLani is a casual open air spot serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner right by the pools.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The kitchen is outfitted with top-tier appliances, dual islands, and a casual dining area, while a sumptuous primary retreat comes with dual baths, a beauty salon, and an ultra-luxe closet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Someone may be drawn to your sincerity and nurturing presence, and a lighthearted conversation could quickly become flirtatious.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
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The biblical boogeymen of medieval celebrations (temptation and sin) were replaced by more lighthearted characters like General Isegrimm, who represented the absence not of goodness so much as happiness.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Edmunds also singled out its easygoing driving nature, roomy cargo hold, and impressive fuel economy from its available hybrid powertrain.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Luis is the easygoing counter to Cary’s perpetually overwhelmed nature.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 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 12 Apr. 2026.
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