laid-backˌlaid-ˈback adjective 
I don’t know how you can be so laid-back about your exams.laid-back attitude/manner/approach etc He is famed for his laid-back attitude.► see thesaurus at calm
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a laid-back lifestyle
- Colorado's laid-back lifestyle
- He's very laid-back and lets the kids do whatever they want.
- He seems like a laid-back kind of a guy.
- I think Morris is too laid-back to run the company.
- My parents are pretty laid-back and don't mind me staying out late.
- Sue's always had a laid-back attitude toward life.
THESAURUS
not getting angry, nervous, or upset, even in a difficult situation: · We’ll talk about this later when you’re feeling calmer.· Everyone praised Douglas for the calm way in which he handled the situation.
not worried about anything, especially so that people feel comfortable: · Looking relaxed and confident, the president answered questions from the press.· There was a relaxed atmosphere.
(also chilled) informal very relaxed and not worried – used especially by young people: · I’m much more chilled-out about the whole thing this year.
informal someone who is laid-back is always relaxed and never seems to get worried or annoyed about anything: · I like his laid-back attitude to life.· My parents are pretty laid-back and don’t mind me staying out late.
informal relaxed, friendly, and happy, especially after drinking alcohol: · After a few drinks, everyone was pretty mellow.
informal staying calm and not showing your emotions, especially when other people are getting excited or angry: · He is the kind of player who always manages to stay cool, even under pressure.· She was as cool as a cucumber (=very cool).
to manage to stay calm and behave in a sensible way in a difficult or frightening situation: · In this job you need to be good at keeping your head in a crisis.
feeling calm, comfortable, and not worried or annoyed: · I was feeling relaxed after my holiday.· Looking relaxed and confident, the president answered questions from the press.· He seems very relaxed about the whole situation.
relaxed and not getting annoyed or angry with people – used when this is a part of someone’s character. An easy-going person likes to have good friendly relationships with other people, and is not strict about rules: · Fred MacMurray was very easy-going and a pleasure to work with.· The hotel owner was an easy-going woman who let visitors come and go pretty well when they pleased.· The children were brought up in an easy-going atmosphere at home.
informal relaxed and not getting worried or annoyed about things – used when this is part of someone’s character. A laid-back person likes to take life slowly: · He seemed like a cool laid-back kind of a guy.· Life on the farm was more laid-back compared to life in the big city.
feeling happy and not worried about doing something, talking about something, or being with someone: · The teachers were comfortable with the new technology and the students loved it.· Some female patients are not comfortable with the idea of seeing a male doctor.· This is an emotional issue, which most people aren’t comfortable talking about.
[not before noun] feeling relaxed in a situation – used especially when someone feels less worried than before, or when many other people would not feel relaxed in that situation: · After a few weeks at college, I started to feel more at ease.· He looked completely at ease on a horse.· He was surprised to find himself so at ease with her father.
to feel relaxed in a place or with a person: · I’ve always felt at home in Tokyo.· He felt instantly at home with her.
Longman Language Activatorusually calm always sensible and relaxed, rather than getting angry, excited, or upset in a difficult situation: · Joe is a very calm and competent flying instructor.· My sister was always calm and careful, whereas I would get excited and upset by the slightest thing.· He has such a calm soothing voice - I could listen to him all night.
someone who is relaxed is calm and does not seem to be worried about anything, and it is pleasant for other people to be with them: · George greeted us in his friendly relaxed way.· You seem much more relaxed since you changed jobs.
informal always relaxed and never seeming to worry about things that other people worry about: · Sue's always had a laid-back attitude toward life.· He's very laid-back and lets the kids do whatever they want.
always calm and satisfied and not often getting upset, angry, excited etc about anything: · She's a sweet, placid child who rarely gets upset or angry.· There was a worried look on her normally placid face.
feeling relaxed feeling calm, comfortable, and not worried or annoyed: · The people in Hawaii are so relaxed -- I could have stayed another fortnight.· Looking relaxed and confident, the president answered a barrage of questions from the press. feel relaxed: · I think people feel more relaxed wearing casual clothes.
informal relaxed, and not easily worried or annoyed: · My parents are pretty laid-back and don't mind me staying out late.· He seems like a laid-back kind of a guy.· a laid-back lifestyle
informal happy and relaxed, and not often annoyed or angry: · You were always so relaxed and easy-going. It was one of the things I liked about you.· William did his best to maintain an easy-going, friendly relationship with everyone at camp.
feeling relaxed in a situation in which most people might feel a little nervous, uncomfortable, or anxious: · I've always felt completely at ease among the Palestinians.be/feel at ease with: · He was surprised to find himself so at ease with her father.· After six months in the job, I was starting to feel more at ease with the kids.
happy and without worries, especially because you are with someone you like and trust or because you are in a situation you are used to: be/feel comfortable with: · A lot of our female patients are not comfortable with the idea of a male doctor.be/feel comfortable doing something: · When choosing a baby-sitter, look for someone both you and your child feel comfortable with.· Would you be comfortable using this type of machinery?· This is an emotional issue, which most people aren't comfortable talking about.
to feel relaxed because you are in a place or situation similar to one that you know very well: · As in your previous job, we also use computers a lot -- so you should feel right at home here.feel at home with: · He was fond of using his hands and felt at home with machinery.feel at home doing something: · Right now, I feel more at home writing for the stage rather than film.
very relaxed in the company of other people, and not at all shy about showing your true feelings and opinions: · Her acting is completely spontaneous and uninhibited.· The Trobrand islanders are happy, sexually uninhibited people.uninhibited about: · The boys were quite uninhibited about performing in front of strangers.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY He is famed for his laid-back attitude.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
relaxed and seeming not to be worried about anything OPP uptight: He is famed for his laid-back attitude.· They might even be prepared to overlook his enthusiasm for the euro, particularly in view of his laid-back attitude towards it.
I don’t know how you can be so laid-back about your exams.laid-back attitude/manner/approach etc He is famed for his laid-back attitude.► see thesaurus at calm