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casual

[kazh-oo-uhl] / ˈkæʒ u əl /
ADJECTIVE
chance, random
Synonyms
STRONGEST
occasional offhand spontaneous
WEAK
accidental adventitious by chance by-the-way contingent erratic extemporaneous extempore fluky fortuitous impromptu improvised impulsive incidental infrequent irregular odd serendipitous uncertain unexpected unforeseen unintentional unplanned unpremeditated
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deliberate planned
WEAK
formal painstaking premeditated serious
ADJECTIVE
nonchalant, relaxed in manner
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cool cursory easygoing folksy homey informal laid-back mellow offhand
WEAK
aloof apathetic blasé breezy detached down home incurious indifferent insouciant lackadaisical loose low-pressure perfunctory pococurante purposeless remote unconcerned unfussy uninterested withdrawn
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitated upset
WEAK
deliberate formal painstaking planned premeditated serious

Example Sentences

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She referenced a 2002 email between her and Maxwell released in the Epstein files, calling it nothing more than "casual correspondence" and a "polite reply".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Venues like Topgolf offer a low-risk opportunity to experience golf in a casual, social environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A combination of letters signifying a person or brand feels Old World rather than the shiny new feeling that defines our casual, everyday West Coast lifestyle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Duke was the heavy favorite to win not only Sunday night but the entire tournament, and casual sports bettors tend to pick the favorite.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

I ease away from the jungle’s edge and try to act casual as I move toward the largest dark spot in the mountain’s face.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera