devil-may-care
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of devil-may-care
First recorded in 1785–95
Vocabulary lists containing devil-may-care
Example Sentences
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The lime-green background and blurry typography on the cover of her sixth album, “Brat,” quickly became internet shorthand for the season’s pursuit of devil-may-care indulgence and personal adventure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
With dark blond hair and hazel eyes, Denise had a youthful beauty and hid her tough circumstances under a devil-may-care attitude.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024
So, with that history, I just threw everything into it in a kind of devil-may-care way.
From Salon • Aug. 11, 2024
Empathize with those who aren’t seeing better tidings despite his administration’s sunny, devil-may-care outlook.
From Slate • Mar. 11, 2024
It’s an impatient, devil-may-care, chip-toothed smile on an off-kilter, asymmetrical face.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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