(of an affair or relationship) Not involving any commitment
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Happening by chance or without planning
“Bill tried to assure Helga that his meeting with Monique at the cafe was purely casual.”
Done or acting in an indifferent or apathetic manner
“Charli's casual attitude towards school is starting to worry us.”
Done or acting in a careless way
“Even a casual review of this article would immediately uncover several factual errors.”
Not regular or permanent
“He works as an assistant at his father's shop on a casual basis.”
Made or done without much thought or premeditation
“He never imagined that his casual comment would become a meme for the ages.”
For everyday use, and without formality of style or manner, especially of clothing or accessories
“It's an informal gathering, so just come dressed in casual attire.”
Relaxed and unconcerned
“His wide eyes belied his casual and uncaring posture.”
Lacking in depth or meaning
“She was no more than a casual acquaintance.”
(of an affair or relationship) Not involving any commitment
“That casual summer fling didn't mean a thing.”
Amiable or kindly in nature or treatment of others
Lacking in system or organization
Not essential or necessary for a given task or purpose
Reserved or uncommunicative in nature or character
Inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun
(of clothing) Casual, yet attractively stylish
Made or done quickly or impulsively without thought
Working for oneself, rather than for an employer
Acting or done at leisure or in a casual manner
Lacking depth, thought or understanding
Informal or gossipy in language or expression
Having a flippant demeanor that is not appreciated under the circumstances
(of one's time) Free or recreational in nature
Of or pertaining to migration
Situated in or designed to be used in the open air or outside
Suitable for or used on ordinary days
Engaged from outside a particular group or organization
Ineffective or useless
Not done or acting according to a fixed plan or system
Insensitive to, or unaffected by, criticism, insults or rejection
Crass or boisterous in nature or manner
A worker employed on an irregular or temporary basis
“I managed to find a job as a casual at the local bank during the school break.”
A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person
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