Definitions

easygoing

[ee-zee-goh-ing] / ˈi ziˈgoʊ ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

complacent, permissive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breezy carefree casual even-tempered happy-go-lucky laid-back mild offhand placid relaxed self-possessed serene tranquil unhurried

WEAK

adaptable amenable calm collected complacent complaisant composed devil-may-care equable flexible free and easy hang-loose indolent indulgent informal insouciant lazy lenient liberal low-pressure moderate nonchalant patient permissive poised slack soft tolerant unaffected unconcerned uncritical undemanding uninhibited unpretentious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated deliberate excited nervous planned troubled violent worried

WEAK

critical demanding hurried hyped intolerant strict strong upset

Example Sentences

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Her son Filip Spasovski says that despite her medical challenges she has an easygoing nature and a lust for life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

"He laughed, and he said, 'Bring back $50 billion in deals,'" quipped White -- a longtime entrepreneur with an easygoing banter who raised large sums for Trump in recent campaigns.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Until this moment, both the audience and the characters in the film understand Emma to be a funny, easygoing young woman.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Chang: Honestly, it’s pretty smooth because Learner is easygoing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Barack, as he always is on high-pressure days, was more easygoing than ever.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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