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   ca·su·al

   /ˈkaZHo͞oəl/

   adjective

   • 1. relaxed and unconcerned: "she regarded his affairs with a casual indulgence" Similar relaxedfriendlynaturalinformalunceremoniousunpretentiouseasygoingfree and easyuninhibitedopeninformal:laid-backOpposite formal
   • ▪ made or done without much thought or premeditation: "a casual remark" Similar offhandrandomimpromptuspontaneousunpremeditatedunthinkingunstudiedunconsideredparentheticalpassingthrowawaytrivialill-consideredill-judgedunguardedinformal:off-the-cuffOpposite premeditated
   • ▪ done or acting in a desultory way: "to the casual observer, rugby looks something like soccer" Similar cursoryperfunctorysuperficialpassingfleetingsummarydesultorycarelesshastyhurriedrushedbriefquickOpposite thoroughcareful
   • ▪ done or acting without sufficient care or thoroughness: "the casual way in which victims were treated" Similar indifferentapatheticuncaringuninterestedunconcernedlackadaisicalblasénonchalantlukewarminsouciantoffhandhit-or-misseasygoingfree and easyairybreezyblithecarefreeflippantlaxslackirresponsibledevil-may-careinformal:couldn't-care-lesslaid-backrare:pococuranteOpposite carefulconcerned
   • 2. not regular or permanent. Similar temporarypart-timeimpermanentfreelanceirregularoccasionalintermittentoutsideoutsourcedOpposite permanentfull-time
   • ▪ employed or established on a temporary or irregular basis: "casual jobs" Similar temporarypart-timeimpermanentfreelanceirregularoccasionalintermittentoutsideoutsourcedOpposite permanentfull-time
   • ▪ (of a sexual relationship or encounter) occurring between people who are not regular or established sexual partners: "they don't do one-night stands or casual flings" Similar promiscuousrecreationalextramaritalliberateduninhibitedfreeinformal:swinging
   • 3. happening by chance; accidental: "he pretended it was a casual meeting" Similar chanceaccidentalrandomunintentionalunplannedunintendedinadvertentunexpectedunforeseenunanticipatedunlooked-foroccurring by chance/accidentfortuitouscoincidentalflukyserendipitousadventitiousaleatoryOpposite plannedintentional
   • 4. without formality of style or manner, in particular (of clothing) suitable for everyday wear rather than formal occasions: "a casual short-sleeved shirt" Similar informalnot formalrelaxedcomfortablesloppyleisuresportifeverydayundressinformal:sportyOpposite formalsmart

   noun

   • 1. a person who does something irregularly: "a number of casuals became regular customers"
   • ▪ a worker employed on an irregular or temporary basis: British "the business employs eight full-time sales staff and ten casuals"
   • 2. clothes or shoes suitable for everyday wear rather than formal occasions: British "she designs women's casuals"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in casual (sense 2 of the adjective, sense 3 of the adjective)): from Old French casuel and Latin casualis, from casus ‘fall’ (compare with case1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. casualness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › casualCasual Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CASUAL is subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance. How to use casual in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Casual.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCASUAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CASUAL definition: 1. Casual clothes are not formal or not suitable for special occasions: 2. not taking or not…. Learn more.

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   Something casual is ordinary or everyday — not too special, unusual, fancy, serious, or eventful. You might have a casual conversation with your classmates before homeroom, or attend a casual backyard barbecue.

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   Casual definition: happening by chance; fortuitous. See examples of CASUAL used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcasual adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of casual adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCASUAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CASUAL meaning: 1. Casual clothes are not formal or not suitable for special occasions: 2. not taking or not…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCASUAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you are casual, you are, or you pretend to be, relaxed and not very concerned about what is happening or what you are doing. He's an easy-going, friendly young man with a casual sort of attitude towards money. 'No need to hurry,' Ben said casually. Bayldon asked the question with studied casualness.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › casualCasual - definition of casual by The Free Dictionary

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   1. happening by accident or chance: a casual meeting. 2. offhand; not premeditated: a casual remark. 3. shallow or superficial: a casual affair. 4. being or seeming unconcerned or apathetic: he assumed a casual attitude.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of casual – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    CASUAL definition: 1. not planned, or without particular meaning or importance: 2. relaxed and not seeming very…. Learn more.

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    seeming or tending to be indifferent to what is happening; relaxed; nonchalant: a casual, unconcerned air. without emotional intimacy or commitment: casual sex. irregular ; occasional : a casual visitor.