Casualness: meaning, definitions and examples

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casualness

 

[ ˈkæʒuəlnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in behavior

The quality or state of being casual; lack of formality or seriousness.

Synonyms

ease, informality, relaxation.

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Word Description / Examples
casualness

A lack of formality or seriousness, often used to describe someone's approach to situations or their behavior.

  • His casualness towards deadlines annoyed his colleagues.
  • She spoke with a casualness that belied her thorough preparation.
informality

The quality of being relaxed and not containing strict rules or formalities, often used to describe social gatherings, communication styles, or organizational culture.

  • The informality of the meeting allowed everyone to speak freely.
  • Her informality in emails sometimes led to misunderstandings.
ease

The state of being comfortable or relaxed, either physically or mentally. Often used to describe the natural and effortless manner in which something is done.

  • She performed the task with ease.
  • There was a sense of ease when he was around.
relaxation

The act of making or becoming less tense or anxious, typically used to describe leisure activities or moments when stress is reduced.

  • Yoga is a great form of relaxation after a stressful day.
  • He enjoyed the relaxation of sitting by the lake.

Examples of usage

  • She appreciated the casualness of the dress code at her new job.
  • His casualness in addressing the CEO surprised everyone at the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "casualness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descontração

🇮🇳 आराम

🇩🇪 Lässigkeit

🇮🇩 kekasualan

🇺🇦 невимушеність

🇵🇱 swoboda

🇯🇵 気軽さ (kigarusa)

🇫🇷 désinvolture

🇪🇸 desenfado

🇹🇷 rahatlık

🇰🇷 느긋함 (neugeutham)

🇸🇦 الراحة

🇨🇿 uvolněnost

🇸🇰 uvoľnenosť

🇨🇳 随意 (suíyì)

🇸🇮 neformalnost

🇮🇸 afslappað

🇰🇿 жайлылық

🇬🇪 დაუდგრომლობა

🇦🇿 rahatlıq

🇲🇽 desenfado

Etymology

The word 'casualness' originated from the root word 'casual' which dates back to the late 14th century. It became popular in the mid-20th century as a reflection of the changing societal norms towards a more relaxed and informal approach to various aspects of life.

See also: casually, casualties, casualty, casualwear.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,942 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.