easygoingness

easygoingness — 名詞

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

1.名詞B2
釋義

隨和

輕鬆冷靜、不易煩躁的個性

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.

Mei-Lin 的隨和使她成為處理工作上臨時變動的最佳人選。

uncountable noun used as subject + possessive

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

人們喜愛這家咖啡館，是因為員工的隨和態度，他們從不催促客人。

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

放縱

對規則或道德標準過於隨便

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.

學校對服裝規定的放任態度，引發了幾位嚴格家長的不滿。

easygoingness + about + issue

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

一些批評者指出委員會的鬆散作風，是規定很少被執行的原因。

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

悠閒

從容不迫、自在舒適的氛圍

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.

這個海邊小鎮的悠閒氣氛，讓 Oliver 想多待幾天。

applied to a place/atmosphere rather than a person

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

Amara 喜歡瑜伽靜修營的悠閒氣氛——所有活動都在九點以後才開始。

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.