Devil-may-care (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Cheerfully irresponsible; "carefree with his money"; "freewheeling urban youths"; "had a harum-scarum youth".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- His devil-may-care attitude towards life made him a favorite among friends, who admired his carefree spirit.
- The rich young man's devil-may-care spending habits led to financial trouble despite his family's wealth.
- Devil-may-care travelers often prefer backpacking adventures to more conventional, structured tours.
- As a devil-may-care teenager, she often snuck out of the house to attend underground music concerts.
- The devil-may-care entrepreneur invested in several startups without worrying too much about potential losses.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness; "a cocktail party given by some...raffish bachelors"- Crary Moore.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He was known for his devil-may-care attitude, always willing to take risks and challenge the norms.
- The young artist's devil-may-care style and bold fashion choices made her stand out in the crowd.
- The movie depicted the rockstar's devil-may-care lifestyle, replete with late-night parties and reckless behavior.
- His devil-may-care grin and charisma on stage made him a fan favorite among the audience.
- The author's latest novel featured a devil-may-care protagonist who navigated the darker side of the city with ease.