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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.

5. 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.

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

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   (kæʒuəl ) 1. adjective B2. 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. It's difficult for me to be casual about anything. [+ about] He's an easy-going, friendly young man with a casual sort of attitude towards money.

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

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   [usually before noun] not showing much care or thought; seeming not to be worried; not wanting to show that something is important to you. a casual manner. It was just a casual remark—I wasn't really serious. He tried to sound casual, but I knew he was worried. They have a casual attitude towards safety (= they don't care enough). Extra Examples.

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

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   1. a. Being without ceremony or formality; relaxed or informal: a casual evening with friends. b. Unpremeditated or offhand: a casual remark. c. Suited for everyday wear or informal use: casual clothing. 2. Not serious or thorough; superficial: a casual inspection; a casual understanding of French. 3.

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   adjective. happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting. Synonyms: incidental, unexpected. Antonyms: planned. without definite or serious intention; careless or offhand; passing: a casual remark. appropriate for wear or use on informal occasions; not dressy: casual clothes; casual wear.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › casual_adjcasual, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    casual adjective & noun. Meaning & use. adjective. 1.a. a1413–. Subject to, depending on, or produced by chance; accidental, fortuituous. a1413 (c1385) For syn it is but casuel plesaunce, Som cas shal putte it out of remembraunce. G. Chaucer, Troilus & Criseyde (Pierpont Morgan MS.) (1882) iv. l. 419. a1500 (?a1450)

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishcasual adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    adjective. /ˈkæʒuəl/ , /ˈkæʒəl/ not formal casual clothes (= comfortable clothes that you choose to wear in your free time) family parties and other casual occasions. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.