— casually , adv. — casualness , n.
/kazh"ooh euhl/ , adj.
1. happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting.
2. without definite or serious intention; careless or offhand; passing: a casual remark.
3. seeming or tending to be indifferent to what is happening; apathetic; unconcerned: a casual, nonchalant air.
4. appropriate for wear or use on informal occasions; not dressy: casual clothes; casual wear.
5. irregular; occasional: a casual visitor.
6. accidental: a casual mishap.
7. Obs. uncertain.
n.
8. a worker employed only irregularly.
9. a soldier temporarily at a station or other place of duty, and usually en route to another station.
[ 1325-75; ME casualis, equiv. to casu ( s ) CASE 1 + -alis -AL 1 ; r. ME casuel ]
Syn. 1. unexpected, fortuitous, unforeseen. See accidental. 5. random.
Ant. 1. planned.