laid-back
laid-back — adjective
1. describing a person who has a calm, easy manner and does not get stressed or wor
describing a person who has a calm, easy manner and does not get stressed or worried, even when things are busy or unexpected — for example, someone who stays cheerful during exam week or a parent who does not panic when plans change.
Theo has a laid-back attitude toward exams and never seems nervous.
collocation: laid-back attitude
Priya's parents are quite laid-back about letting her travel alone.
The café had a laid-back atmosphere with soft music and old armchairs.
Even when the power went out, Leila stayed laid-back and made tea for everyone.
Aiko prefers a laid-back workplace where people face little constant pressure.
- relaxed
broader and more neutral; can describe both people and situations across all registers
- easygoing
focuses on a person's social nature — easy to get along with, not easily upset by others
- mellow
suggests a warm, gentle calmness; often used for someone who has become less intense over time
- casual
more about an informal, unhurried style or dress than an inner temperament
- unhurried
emphasises slow pace rather than emotional calm; works well for describing actions or routines
- tense
describes a person who is nervous, anxious, or unable to relax
- uptight
informal; describes someone who is overly strict, anxious, or easily bothered by small things
- stressed
focuses on being under mental or emotional pressure, often from work or responsibilities
- anxious
describes a person who feels worry or fear about what might happen
用法筆記
Describes both a person's character and the atmosphere of a place or event. Frequently used with nouns such as attitude, approach, style, atmosphere, and vibe. Avoid in formal academic or official writing — prefer relaxed or calm in those contexts.