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easygoingness

|ea-sy-go-ing-ness|

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/ˌiːziˈɡoʊɪŋnəs/

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/ˌiːziˈɡəʊɪŋnəs/

being relaxed and tolerant

Etymology
Etymology Information

'easygoingness' originates from Modern English, specifically formed by the adjective 'easygoing' plus the nominalizing suffix '-ness'; 'easygoing' itself is formed from 'easy' + 'going'. 'easy' ultimately comes from Old English 'ēaðe', where 'ēaðe' meant 'easy, simple'.

Historical Evolution

'easy' comes from Old English 'ēaðe'; 'go' comes from Old English 'gān' (to go); the suffix '-ness' comes from Old English '-nes(s)e'. The compound sense 'easygoing' arose in Modern English (early 20th century), and adding '-ness' produced 'easygoingness'.

Meaning Changes

Initially the component words meant 'easy' (not difficult) and 'going' (movement); over time the compound 'easygoing' developed the sense 'relaxed or tolerant', and 'easygoingness' came to mean the state or quality of being relaxed/tolerant.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality of being relaxed, tolerant, and not easily upset or worried.

Her easygoingness made her popular with colleagues who appreciated her calm approach.

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Noun 2

a casual or nonchalant attitude that sometimes implies a lack of seriousness or urgency.

His easygoingness about deadlines caused problems when projects ran late.

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Last updated: 2025/11/24 05:07