devil-may-care

[ dev-uhl-mey-kair ]

adjective

1. reckless; careless; rollicking.

devil-may-care

adjective

1. careless or reckless; happy-go-lucky

   a devil-may-care attitude

Word History and Origins

Origin of devil-may-care¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

Under the strain of that feeling, many single men through the ages have adopted a devil-may-care attitude.

From The Daily Beast

And I think that comes through in that devil-may-care attitude.

From The Daily Beast

Of course, some fans embrace her devil-may-care attitude, championing the actress for staying true to herself.

From The Daily Beast

His attitude was somewhat devil-may-care, his grip on life itself seemed slipping.

From Project Gutenberg

In certain moods he possessed that dash and devil-may-care air which pleases most women, providing the man is a cosmopolitan.

From Project Gutenberg

It is not enough to-day to paint the gay impropriety of models and the devil-may-care penury of lighthearted artists.

From Project Gutenberg

The devil-may-care spirit of the troops brought to Shermans mind grave thoughts of his own responsibility.

From Project Gutenberg

Logan had finally lost the devil-may-care attitude, but that fact was small consolation to MacNamara.

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