Easygoingness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˌē-zē-ˈgō-iŋ/ easy·go·ing

Meaning & Definition of Easygoingness

Easygoingness (adjective)

  1. relaxed and casual in style or manner
  2. morally lax
  3. unhurried, comfortable

Easygoingness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in laid-backness

    similar: laid-backness, assurance, confidence, poise, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-trust, apathy, detachment, impassivity, indifference, insensibility, numbness, phlegm, unconcern, aplomb, calmness, collectedness, composedness, composure, cool, coolness, countenance, equanimity, equilibrium, imperturbability, placidity, repose, sangfroid, self-composedness, self-possession, serenity, tranquility, tranquilness
    opposite: agitation, discomposure, perturbation, alarm, anxiety, anxiousness, apprehension, apprehensiveness, care, concern, disquiet, solicitude, uneasiness, worry, excitability, excitableness, nervousness, disturbance

Related Entry: Easygoing (adjective)

Easygoing is a different word from Easygoingness. The synonyms below are for easygoing, not for easygoingness.

  1. having a relaxed, casual manner

    "counselors at the summer camp are pretty easygoing"

    similar: affable, breezy, devil-may-care, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, low-pressure, mellow
    related: carefree, casual, dégagé, lackadaisical, nonchalant, unaffected, unconcerned, unfussy, unperturbed, untroubled, unworried, familiar, homey, informal, flexible, lax, lenient, permissive, pliable, pliant, soft, accessible, approachable, imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable, amicable, companionable, comradely, cordial, genial, hail-fellow-well-met, hearty, neighborly, warm, warmhearted
    opposite: high-strung, uptight
    near: ceremonious, decorous, formal, rigid, strict, anxious, bothered, distressed, worried, jittery, jumpy, nervous, skittish, tense

  2. not bound by rigid standards

    "some men are pretty easygoing about housekeeping"

    similar: flexible, lax, loose, relaxed, slack, unrestrained, unrestricted
    related: careless, derelict, heedless, irresponsible, lazy, neglectful, negligent, remiss, slipshod, sloppy, sloven, slovenly, unfussy
    opposite: hard, harsh, rigid, rigorous, severe, stern, strict
    near: constrained, restrained, restricted, tight, careful, conscientious, exact, fussy, meticulous, painstaking, punctilious, scrupulous, implacable, inflexible

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Easygoingness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Easygoingness:

laid-backness, assurance, confidence, poise, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-trust, apathy, detachment, impassivity, indifference, insensibility, numbness, phlegm, unconcern, aplomb, calmness, collectedness, composedness, composure, cool, coolness, countenance, equanimity, equilibrium, imperturbability, placidity, repose, sangfroid, self-composedness, self-possession, serenity, tranquility, tranquilness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Easygoingness

Words with the opposite meaning of Easygoingness:

agitation, discomposure, perturbation, alarm, anxiety, anxiousness, apprehension, apprehensiveness, care, concern, disquiet, solicitude, uneasiness, worry, excitability, excitableness, nervousness, disturbance

Word Forms of Easygoingness

Derived words: easygoingness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Easygoingness

First known use: 1674

Frequently Asked Questions about Easygoingness

What does "Easygoingness" mean?

"Easygoingness" means relaxed and casual in style or manner. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: relaxed and casual in style or manner.

What is another word for "Easygoingness"?

Other words for "Easygoingness" include laid-backness, assurance, confidence, poise, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence and self-trust. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Easygoingness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Easygoingness"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Easygoingness". Common alternatives include laid-backness, assurance, confidence, poise, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-trust, apathy and detachment.

What is the opposite of "Easygoingness"?

Antonyms of "Easygoingness" include agitation, discomposure, perturbation, alarm, anxiety, anxiousness, apprehension and apprehensiveness.

Is "Easygoingness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Easygoingness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Easygoingness"?

"Easygoingness" is pronounced /ˌē-zē-ˈgō-iŋ/ and divided into syllables as easy·go·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Easygoingness"?

First known use: 1674.

What is another word for "Easygoingness" meaning "as in laid-backness"?

When "Easygoingness" (noun) means as in laid-backness, synonyms include laid-backness, assurance, confidence, poise, self-assurance and self-assuredness. Opposites in this sense include agitation, discomposure, perturbation and alarm.