English word

Casual

Definitions

adjective

  1. subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
  2. allowing for the wearing of informal clothes
  3. occurring without regularity : occasional
  4. employed for irregular periods
  5. met with on occasion and known only superficially
  6. feeling or showing little concern : nonchalant
  7. lacking a high degree of interest or devotion
  8. done without serious intent or commitment
  9. informal, natural
  10. designed for informal use

Synonyms for casual

Closest evidence-backed alternatives.

  • impromptu
  • unintended
  • unforeseen
  • unpremeditated
  • serendipitous
  • adventitious
  • coincidental
  • flukey
  • unanticipated
  • unwitting
  • aleatory

Synonyms by context

Happening by chance or without planning

adjective

  • accidental
  • chance
  • unintentional
  • fortuitous
  • random
  • unplanned
  • fluky
  • unexpected

Done or acting in an indifferent or apathetic manner

adjective

  • apathetic
  • indifferent
  • nonchalant
  • unconcerned
  • insouciant
  • offhand
  • uninterested
  • lackadaisical
  • pococurante
  • uncaring

Done or acting in a careless way

adjective

  • careless
  • cursory
  • desultory
  • perfunctory
  • fleeting
  • hasty
  • hurried
  • passing
  • summary
  • superficial

A worker employed on an irregular or temporary basis

noun

  • temp
  • freelancer
  • freelance
  • part-timer
  • temporary worker
  • part-time worker
  • job-sharer
  • employee

A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person

noun

  • ruffian
  • hoodlum
  • hooligan
  • roughneck
  • rowdy
  • thug
  • villain
  • bruiser
  • bully
  • rascal

Antonyms for casual

  • considered
  • planned
  • arranged
  • intended
  • calculated
  • scheduled
  • organised
  • organized
  • intentional
  • prearranged

Opposite of happening by chance or without planning

  • planned
  • arranged
  • premeditated
  • intended
  • scheduled
  • set
  • deliberate
  • intentional
  • prearranged
  • prepared

Opposite of done or acting in an indifferent or apathetic manner

Opposite of done or acting in a careless way

  • thorough
  • careful
  • punctilious
  • exacting
  • exhaustive
  • fastidious
  • painstaking
  • strict
  • attentive
  • complete

Opposite of a worker employed on an irregular or temporary basis

  • full-timer
  • full-time employee
  • full-time worker

Phrases

  • ad hoc
  • at random
  • at the mercy of events
  • by accident
  • by chance
  • done on purpose
  • happening unexpectedly
  • not bargained for
  • not on purpose
  • not planned
  • occurring by accident
  • occurring by chance
  • out of the blue
  • undreamed of
  • unlooked for
  • unthought of
  • well timed
  • without notice
  • without warning
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