Synonyms of casual
69 similar words · 9 opposite words
Another word for casual is dresser. Other synonyms of casual are accidental, fortuitous, incidental, occasional and random.
Synonyms and similar words for casual
adjectiveHappening by chance.
- accidental
- fortuitousHappening by fortune or chance; accidental, coincidental.
- incidental
- occasional
- random
- adventitiousAccidental, additional, appearing casually.
- by accidentAccidental; as the result of some unforeseen happening or series of events; unexpected; resulting from an event without...
- by the byIncidental; unplanned.
- causelessHaving no obvious cause; fortuitous or inexplicable.
- lippening UK, dialectalOccasional; accidental.
- serendipitousBy serendipity; by unexpected good fortune.
- unforeseen
- unintendedNot intended; unplanned.
- unintentionalInadvertent; unwitting.
- unplanned
- accidentary obsolete
- chanceable obsoleteHappening by chance; accidental.
adjectiveComing without regularity; occasional or incidental.
adjectiveCareless.
- easygoingCalm, relaxed, casual and informal.
- unconcernedNot anxious, apprehensive, or worried.
- airy
- at ease
- at peace
- carefreeWithout cares or worries; free of concern or worries; without difficulty.
- chillCalm, relaxed, easygoing.
- cool
- devil-may-careCarefree, reckless, irresponsible.
- easy-breezyLaid-back and uncomplicated.
- happy-go-luckyCarefree or untroubled.
- indifferentIndicating or reflecting a lack of concern or care.
- insouciantCasually unconcerned; carefree, indifferent, nonchalant.
- laid-backRelaxed and easy‐going; demonstrating an absence of stress or worry.
- leisurelyCharacterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried.
- lightheartedEnjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.
- loose
- mellowCheerful, genial, jovial, merry; also, easygoing, laid-back, calm, relaxed.
- offhand
- nonchalant
- pococuranteApathetic, indifferent or nonchalant.
- relaxedFree from tension or anxiety; at ease; leisurely.
- sereneWithout worry or anxiety; unaffected by disturbance.
- soluteRelaxed; hence, cheerful, merry.
- tranquil
- unanxiousNot anxious.
- unbotheredNot bothered, serene.
- undisturbed
- unruffled
- untroubledWithout worries; free from care.
- unworriedFree of worries.
- careless archaicFree from care; unworried, without anxiety.
- wanton obsoletePlayful, sportive; merry or carefree.
adjectiveHappening or coming to pass without design.
- unexpectedNot expected, anticipated or foreseen.
- ad lib
- extemporaryExtemporaneous.
- extemporaneousWith inadequate preparation or without advance thought; offhand.
- extemporeCarried out with no preparation; impromptu.
- extemporized
- gash UK, slang
- impromptuImprovised; without prior preparation, planning, or rehearsal.
- improvisedCreated by improvisation; impromptu; unrehearsed.
- improvisoNot prepared beforehand; unpremeditated; extemporaneous.
- off-the-cuffExtemporaneous; without prior preparation; spontaneous; impromptu.
- spur-of-the-momentSpontaneous; impromptu.
- extemporal archaicExtemporaneous.
adjectiveInformal; relaxed.
Opposite of casual
adjectiveHappening by chance.
adjectiveHappening or coming to pass without design.
adjectiveInformal; relaxed.
adjectiveDesigned for informal or everyday use.
- ceremonial
- regulationIn conformity with applicable rules and regulations.
Meaning of casual
- adjective Happening by chance.
- adjective Coming without regularity; occasional or incidental.
- adjective Employed irregularly.
casual in other languages
Questions about synonyms of casual
- What is another word for casual?
- Casual has 69 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dresser, accidental, fortuitous, incidental, occasional, random, adventitious and by accident.
- What is the opposite of casual?
- The opposite of casual is necessary. Other antonyms of casual are inevitable, expected, scheduled, strict and formal.
- What does casual mean?
- Casual means happening by chance.
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