Devil-may-care

Definitions of devil-may-care

adjective
marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness

synonyms: raffish, rakish

unconventional
not conventional or conformist
adjective
cheerfully irresponsible

synonyms: carefree, freewheeling, happy-go-lucky, harum-scarum, slaphappy

irresponsible
showing lack of care for consequences

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