easygoingness

easygoingness — noun

1. the quality of being relaxed, calm, and not easily worried or annoyed by minor p

1.名詞B2
釋義

the quality of being relaxed, calm, and not easily worried or annoyed by minor problems or delays

例句

Mei-Lin's easygoingness makes her the perfect person to handle last-minute changes at work.

uncountable noun used as subject + possessive

People love the café for the easygoingness of the staff, who never rush their customers.

of-structure with human referent

同義詞
  • relaxedness

    narrower — focuses on being free from tension, while easygoingness includes patience and tolerance

  • laid-back attitude

    more informal and conversational

  • composure

    emphasizes emotional control; less about social style and more about self-regulation

反義詞
  • anxiety

    opposite in terms of emotional state

  • uptightness

    informal opposite — being tense and easily annoyed

文法句型

[uncountable noun]

用法筆記

Commonly followed by an 'of'-phrase specifying the person (e.g. 'the easygoingness of the coach'). Frequently used in positive contexts describing personality.

常見錯誤

❌I admire his easygoingness about everything.
✅I admire his relaxed attitude toward everything.
💡'easygoingness' is less common in everyday conversation; 'easygoing nature' or 'relaxed attitude' sound more natural.

2. a tendency to be too relaxed or careless about rules, moral standards, or respon

2.名詞C1
釋義

a tendency to be too relaxed or careless about rules, moral standards, or responsibilities — for example, allowing behaviour that others consider wrong or unwise

例句

The school's easygoingness about dress code led to complaints from several strict parents.

easygoingness + about + issue

Some critics pointed to the easygoingness of the committee as the reason rules were rarely enforced.

同義詞
  • laxness

    directly negative; easygoingness in this sense is more indirect but still critical

  • permissiveness

    focuses on allowing others' behaviour; easygoingness can be about one's own standards too

  • leniency

    applies to how someone treats others, not oneself

反義詞
  • strictness

    opposite — rigid enforcement of rules

  • rigour

    British spelling; emphasizes thoroughness and precision

文法句型

[uncountable noun]

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1 (RELAXED MANNER): this sense carries mild disapproval. The object of 'about' or 'with' is typically something that should be treated seriously (rules, deadlines, money, safety).

常見錯誤

❌His easygoingness made everyone comfortable.' (when you mean relaxed/friendly).
✅Use sense 1
💡this sense implies failing to enforce standards. — When the context is positive, use sense 1; sense 2 is for situations where being too relaxed causes problems.

3. a relaxed, unhurried quality in a place, atmosphere, or way of living that makes

3.名詞B2
釋義

a relaxed, unhurried quality in a place, atmosphere, or way of living that makes people feel comfortable and at ease

例句

The easygoingness of the beachside town made Oliver want to stay longer than he had planned.

applied to a place/atmosphere rather than a person

Amara loved the easygoingness of the yoga retreat — nothing started before nine.

of + schedule/routine

同義詞
  • tranquillity

    more about quietness and peace; less about unhurried pace

  • comfortableness

    more about physical ease than pace

  • calm

    general term — can apply to people or environments

反義詞

文法句型

[uncountable noun]

用法筆記

This sense typically applies to places, atmospheres, or lifestyles rather than people. Frequently appears with 'of'-phrases naming a location or routine.

常見錯誤

❌Her easygoingness at the party was noticeable.' (ambiguous which sense).
✅The easygoingness of the party made it easy to relax.
💡Use this sense for atmosphere/places, and sense 1 for personal temperament.