casual observer
Frequency: 7.815.1 per million words
someone who is not paying close attention
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Examples (10)
- To the casual observer, it would have looked like any other domestic argument.
- A casual observer might miss the subtle nuances of their interaction.
- The changes were so gradual that only a keen eye, not a casual observer, would notice them.
- From the perspective of a casual observer, the market seemed stable.
- He was merely a casual observer of the events, not an active participant.
- Even a casual observer could tell something was amiss.
- The intricate dance of the birds went largely unnoticed by the casual observer.
- What appeared simple to the casual observer was actually a complex process.
- For the casual observer, the art installation seemed a bit abstract.
- The sudden shift in policy surprised many, especially the casual observer.