Synonyms of devil-may-care
47 similar words
Another word for devil-may-care is happy-go-lucky. Other synonyms of devil-may-care are laid-back, rash, carefree, relaxed and indifferent.
Synonyms and similar words for devil-may-care
adjectiveCarefree, reckless, irresponsible.
- happy-go-luckyCarefree or untroubled.
- heedlessUnaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.
- imprudentNot prudent; lacking prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not paying attention to the consequences of one's...
- rashActing too quickly without considering the consequences and risks; not careful; hasty.
- airy
- at ease
- at peace
- carefreeWithout cares or worries; free of concern or worries; without difficulty.
- casualCareless.
- chillCalm, relaxed, easygoing.
- cool
- easy-breezyLaid-back and uncomplicated.
- easygoingCalm, relaxed, casual and informal.
- 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.
- unconcernedNot anxious, apprehensive, or worried.
- undisturbed
- unruffled
- untroubledWithout worries; free from care.
- unworriedFree of worries.
- daring
- headstrongDetermined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.
- impetuous
- impulsive
- precipitantInclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration; hasty, impulsive, rash.
- precipitateWith a hasty impulse; hurried; headstrong.
- precipitous
- quick-and-dirtyDone or constructed in a hasty, approximate, temporarily adequate manner, but not exact, fully formed, or reliable for...
- reckless
- sudden
- temeritousHaving temerity; displaying disdain or contempt for danger.
- careless archaicFree from care; unworried, without anxiety.
- wanton obsoletePlayful, sportive; merry or carefree.
Meaning of devil-may-care
- adjective Carefree, reckless, irresponsible.
devil-may-care in other languages
Questions about synonyms of devil-may-care
- What is another word for devil-may-care?
- Devil-may-care has 47 synonyms on Word.ws, such as happy-go-lucky, laid-back, rash, carefree, relaxed, indifferent, serene and casual.
- What does devil-may-care mean?
- Devil-may-care means carefree, reckless, irresponsible.
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