carefully casual

Frequency: 5.52.9 per million words

Deliberately appearing informal, often to hide true feelings or intentions.

casualADVERB + casual

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carefully

Examples (10)

  • There was something a little too carefully casual in his tone.
  • She chose a carefully casual outfit for the first date to seem effortlessly stylish.
  • He leaned against the wall with a carefully casual air, pretending not to be interested.
  • Her seemingly carefully casual question was designed to get the information she wanted.
  • The interior design of the café is carefully casual, creating a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.
  • Despite the pressure, the negotiator maintained a carefully casual demeanor.
  • His writing style is carefully casual, making complex topics feel accessible.
  • She adopted a carefully casual posture, trying to hide her nervousness.
  • The actor is known for his carefully casual charm both on and off screen.
  • Their conversation seemed carefully casual, but I sensed an underlying tension.