Casualness

ca·su·al  (kzh-l)

adj.

1. Occurring by chance. See Synonyms at chance.

2.

a. Occurring at irregular or infrequent intervals; occasional: casual employment at a factory; a casual correspondence with a former teacher.

b. Unpremeditated; offhand: a casual remark.

3.

a. Being without ceremony or formality; relaxed: a casual evening with friends.

b. Suited for everyday wear or use; informal.

4. Not serious or thorough; superficial: a casual inspection.

5.

a. Showing little interest or concern; nonchalant: a casual disregard for cold weather.

b. Lenient; permissive: a casual attitude toward drugs.

6. Not close or intimate; passing: a casual acquaintance with avant-garde music.

n.

1. One that serves or appears at irregular intervals, especially a temporary worker.

2. casuals Casualwear: sent my casuals to the cleaners.

3. A soldier temporarily attached to a unit while awaiting permanent assignment.

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[Middle English casuel, from Old French, from Latin csulis, from csus, event; see case¹.]

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casu·al·ly adv.

casu·al·ness n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

casualness - a casual manner familiarity informality - a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriously slanginess - casualness in use of language