happy-go-lucky

adjective
UK: /ˌhæpi ˌɡəʊ ˈlʌki/
US: /ˌhæpi ˌɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

  1. Relaxed and not easily worried about anything.

    1. He's a happy-go-lucky guy who never takes life too seriously.
    2. My happy-go-lucky attitude often helps me to navigate stressful situations effectively.

Synonyms

cheerful easygoing lighthearted laid-back carefree
happy-go-lucky noun

  1. Someone who is cheerful and doesn't worry much about the future.

    1. She's such a happy-go-lucky, always smiling and carefree.
    2. Despite his financial troubles, he remained a happy-go-lucky, finding joy in simple things.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "happy-go-lucky" is /ˌhæpi ˌɡəʊ ˈlʌki/ in British English and /ˌhæpi ˌɡoʊ ˈlʌki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "happy-go-lucky": cheerful, easygoing, lighthearted, laid-back, carefree.

Example usage of "happy-go-lucky": "He's a happy-go-lucky guy who never takes life too seriously.". More examples on the page.