Laid-backness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈlād-ˈbak/

Meaning & Definition of Laid-backness

Laid-backness (adjective)

  1. having a relaxed style or character

Laid-backness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in easygoingness

    similar: easygoingness, 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: Laid-back (adjective)

Laid-back is a different word from Laid-backness. The synonyms below are for laid-back, not for laid-backness.

  1. having a relaxed, casual manner

    "a laid-back fisherman, he didn't really care if he caught anything, being content to relax and enjoy the sunshine"

    similar: affable, breezy, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Laid-backness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Laid-backness:

easygoingness, 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 Laid-backness

Words with the opposite meaning of Laid-backness:

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

Word Forms of Laid-backness

Derived words: laid-backness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Laid-backness

First known use: 1969

Frequently Asked Questions about Laid-backness

What does "Laid-backness" mean?

"Laid-backness" means having a relaxed style or character. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: having a relaxed style or character.

What is another word for "Laid-backness"?

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

What are different ways to say "Laid-backness"?

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

What is the opposite of "Laid-backness"?

Antonyms of "Laid-backness" include agitation, discomposure, perturbation, alarm, anxiety, anxiousness, apprehension and apprehensiveness.

Is "Laid-backness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

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

How do you pronounce "Laid-backness"?

"Laid-backness" is pronounced /ˈlād-ˈbak/.

What is the origin of the word "Laid-backness"?

First known use: 1969.

What is another word for "Laid-backness" meaning "as in easygoingness"?

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