easygoing
gb/ˈiziɡˈoʊɪŋ/ us/ˈiziɡˈoʊɪŋ/
B2
English
nyugodt természetű, laza, elnéző, türelmes, engedékeny, megengedő
B2
1
laza
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is easygoing; an easygoing [person/attitude]
She’s easygoing and gets along with everyone on the team.
Nyugodt természetű, és a csapatban mindenkivel jól kijön.
He has an easygoing manner that puts people at ease.
Olyan laza a modora, hogy az emberek hamar feloldódnak mellette.
We wanted an easygoing weekend with no big plans.
Learner examples
My brother is easygoing.
A bátyám laza természetű.
She has an easygoing personality.
Nyugodt, laza természete van.
Common mistake:
Often misspelled as *easy going* (two words) in attributive use; both forms occur, but “easygoing” is common as one word.
Meaning
Relaxed and friendly in manner
Collocations
easygoing person
|easygoing guy
|easygoing girl
|easygoing nature
|easygoing attitude
|easygoing personality
|easygoing manner
|easygoing smile
|easygoing style
|seem easygoing
Synonyms
relaxed (More general; can describe posture or atmosphere as well as personality.)
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laid-back (More informal and sometimes suggests a casual lifestyle.)
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chill (Informal; common in speech and can sound slangy.)
Antonyms
tense (Suggests stress and nervous energy rather than calmness.)
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high-strung (Implies easily stressed or emotionally reactive.)
Themes
personality
|emotions
|relationships
|daily_life
Definition
Relaxed and nice; not nervous or strict.
Calm, relaxed, and pleasant to be with; not tense or anxious.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is easygoing about [something]
He’s easygoing about delays, so don’t worry if you’re late.
Elnéző a késésekkel kapcsolatban, úgyhogy ne aggódj, ha elkésel.
Our boss is usually easygoing, but she expects honesty.
A főnökünk általában elnéző, de elvárja az őszinteséget.
Try to be more easygoing when plans change.
Learner examples
He is easygoing about small problems.
A kisebb problémákat türelmesen kezeli.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse with “easy to deal with” (easy) or “easy to talk to”; easygoing is more about temperament.
Meaning
Not easily annoyed or upset
Collocations
pretty easygoing
|very easygoing
|easygoing about mistakes
|easygoing about delays
|easygoing about change
|easygoing with the kids
|easygoing with others
|remain easygoing
|seem easygoing
|naturally easygoing
Synonyms
patient (Focuses on ability to wait or tolerate difficulty, not overall relaxed style.)
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tolerant (Often about accepting differences or opinions, not just minor annoyances.)
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good-natured (Emphasizes kindness and a positive disposition.)
Antonyms
irritable (Gets annoyed easily, often over small things.)
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touchy (Easily offended or upset by comments or criticism.)
Themes
personality
|emotions
|relationships
|conflict
Definition
Not getting angry easily.
Not likely to become angry, offended, or upset; tolerant and patient about small problems.
B2
3
engedékeny
B2
megengedő
B2
Usage pattern:
an easygoing [teacher/parent/boss]; easygoing about [rules]
She’s an easygoing teacher who lets students revise their work.
Engedékeny tanár, aki megengedi a diákoknak, hogy javítsanak a munkájukon.
His parents were easygoing about bedtime during the holidays.
Az ünnepek alatt a szülei engedékenyek voltak a lefekvés idejét illetően.
They prefer an easygoing management style rather than constant supervision.
Learner examples
My parents are easygoing about rules.
A szüleim engedékenyek a szabályokkal kapcsolatban.
Common mistake:
Not the same as “easy” (not difficult). Easygoing describes a person’s approach, not a task’s difficulty.
Meaning
Not strict; not demanding rules
Collocations
easygoing parents
|easygoing teacher
|easygoing boss
|easygoing management
|easygoing approach
|easygoing rules
|easygoing style
|more easygoing
|fair and easygoing
|relaxed and easygoing
Synonyms
lenient (More specific to punishment or enforcement; can imply forgiving rule-breaking.)
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permissive (Often used about parenting; can suggest allowing too much.)
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not strict (Direct and neutral, but less natural as a single adjective.)
Antonyms
strict (Enforces rules closely and expects compliance.)
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demanding (Requires high effort or high standards from others.)
Themes
work
|education
|family
|social_rules
Definition
Not strict about rules.
Not strict or harsh about rules, discipline, or standards; allowing flexibility.
Grammar
Dictionary form
easygoing
IPA
GB/ˈiziɡˈoʊɪŋ/
US/ˈiziɡˈoʊɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
easy - going (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (easy)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: easygoing
Word family
Expressions
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