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happy-go-lucky

[hap-ee-goh-luhk-ee] / ˈhæp i goʊˈlʌk i /
ADJECTIVE
blithely unconcerned
Synonyms
STRONGEST
carefree cheerful easygoing
WEAK
blithe carefree and untroubled casual content cool devil-may-care easy feckless free and easy free-minded heedless improvident insouciant irresponsible lackadaisical lighthearted living the life of Riley nonchalant reckless unconcerned untroubled without care
Antonyms
STRONGEST
worried
WEAK
disconsolate discontented dissatisfied distressed troubled upset

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Relatives described Henderson as a happy-go-lucky man who “brought a smile” everywhere he went.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Next to the happy-go-lucky Harry, William always came off as the earnest, somewhat colder older brother who seemed to march solemnly toward the inevitable fate of being burdened by the crown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

“I was just a broke actor, then 2008 happened,” says Garcia, whose happy-go-lucky demeanor instantly seems to wash away.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025

Mr Castledine's sister Chloe told the inquest her brother was just "happy-go-lucky, wanting to enjoy his life".

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

He realized that Goober wasn’t the cheerful, happy-go-lucky kid he’d known when school first started.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier

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