easygoing

Not easily ruffled

Easygoing describes someone relaxed and tolerant, not easily upset or bothered by difficulties.

An easygoing person doesn't sweat the small stuff: He's pretty easygoing about deadlines.

The word can also describe atmospheres or situations that feel casual and unstressed: an easygoing workplace, an easygoing pace of life.

calm

relaxed

Free of stress

unruffled · composed · tranquil · placid · peaceful · unhurried · unflappable · collected · even-tempered · steady

carefree

happy-go-lucky

Cheerfully indifferent to troubles

insouciant · casual · unconcerned · devil-may-care · free-spirited · unbothered · unworried · cheerful · buoyant · blithe

unpretentious

low-maintenance

Requiring little care

down-to-earth · simple · uncomplicated · modest · unaffected · natural · straightforward · humble · plain · homespun

flexible

adaptable

Able to adjust readily

cooperative · compliant · yielding · obliging · undemanding · adjustable · versatile · receptive · willing · pliable

tolerant

lenient

Tolerant of faults

patient · understanding · accepting · open-minded · nonjudgmental · broad-minded · liberal · charitable · magnanimous · forbearing

friendly

affable

Warm and approachable

congenial · sociable · good-natured · warmhearted · approachable · likeable · pleasant · agreeable · amicable · companionable

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Opposites
temperament and stress response

easygoinguptight

Anxiously rigid in manner

high-strung · tense · anxious · nervous · stressed

standards and expectations

easygoingdemanding

Requiring great effort

strict · exacting · rigid · persnickety · perfectionist

social manner and formality

easygoingformal

Following strict protocol

ceremonious · stiff · decorous · stuffy · uptight

Family

ease, easily, uneasy, unease, easier, uneasiness, easiness, easiest, uneasily

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G