UNFASTIDIOUS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

unfastidious

adjective

Definition of unfastidious

as in undemanding

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Recent Examples of unfastidious Recommended for ages eight and up with the supervision of an unfastidious adult. — Popular Science, 10 Feb. 2020 At bottom, the riches of the party’s patrons had been originally amassed in the chaos of the transition from communism—and they had been preserved through shell companies and tax havens and the complicity of unfastidious regimes. — Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfastidious

Adjective

Those working in physically demanding jobs or those exposed to heat, like construction and agriculture, reduced their hours by more than those working in low-exposure and physically undemanding jobs such as office workers.

— Simmone Shah, Time, 22 July 2026
This dish is undemanding and flexible, equally suited to a weeknight dinner or a casual outdoor meal.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 19 May 2026

Definition of undemanding

Adjective

In contrast, low-pressure salt systems remove the need for such heavy containment structures.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
That moisture is being pulled northward by an upper-level trough — a low-pressure area in the atmosphere — and the resulting instability may produce thunderstorms and showers.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of low-pressure

Adjective

Whitmore appeared in 21 games last season before coach Brian Keefe benched him in early December because of Whitmore’s lack of passing on offense and lackadaisical defense.

— Josh Robbins, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Its knit fabric never requires an iron or steamer, and it’s held up through countless washes without pilling despite my lackadaisical approach to laundry.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of lackadaisical

Adjective

Tadens, part of a Haitian migrant family that moved to the United States in 2024, is remembered as a carefree, sweet child who had a stellar school attendance.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Verano centers on an unruly teen whose plans for a carefree summer are disrupted when his parents welcome an asylum seeker into their home.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of carefree

Adjective

Wear it with sandals or sneakers, and a sun hat for a relaxed end-of-summer look, or style it with boots and a denim jacket for a fall dinner.

— Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Slip into a very autumnal and burgundy pair, and style them with a relaxed button-down and pleated trousers.

— India Roby, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of relaxed

Adjective

Despite the new buzz that the hotel brings to Rosendale, the overall mood stays relaxed, unfussy, and wonderfully slow.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
That includes simple double-ribbon tail lights, a delightfully unfussy side profile, and absolutely astounding headlights that somehow emanate from jewellike strips that run across the nose of the vehicle.

— Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of unfussy

Adjective

The low-key Warren is an affable conversationalist, whether revisiting his traumatic upbringing after losing both parents and long stretches of homelessness, or explaining his excitement about his new music.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
There was no sign of the usual easy-going, affable nature that has been so indicative of Joe Root’s personality in his 14 years as an England cricketer.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of affable

Adjective

Thickness, though, is not always an option—optical films have to stay clear, protective layers on aircraft have to stay light and flexible, and the barriers on outdoor electronics are thin by design.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Soft loafers are also resonating for their lightweight, flexible construction and polished look without sacrificing comfort.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

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