as in disregard
lack of interest or concern
wandered into the meeting with complete insouciance to the fact that she was late
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Recent Examples of insouciance
Although riffing on the archetype of the bad girl is pop tradition, the new insouciance has a distinctly mischievous bent.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 21 June 2024
For her, Gary constructs Ron, a dashing, swaggering fellow with devil-may-care insouciance and a hint of real danger.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
The insouciance of this 1986 adaptation of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's musical is irresistible.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 1 May 2024
The reason for this insouciance is clear: insecurity has become a racket.
—Jason K. Stearns, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 21 June 2024
For her, Gary constructs Ron, a dashing, swaggering fellow with devil-may-care insouciance and a hint of real danger.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
The insouciance of this 1986 adaptation of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's musical is irresistible.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 1 May 2024
The reason for this insouciance is clear: insecurity has become a racket.
—Jason K. Stearns, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022
See all Example Sentences for insouciance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insouciance
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This recklessness and conscious disregard for human safety was a substantial factor in bringing about the Eaton Fire.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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But neither weapon was going to be a game-changer for Ukraine, so Biden’s disregard for both treaties will only put more civilian lives at risk and further erode humanitarian norms.Sarah Yager, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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Just as striking as the ease with which the Bruins won the game was their nonchalance afterward.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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That obstinate nonchalance is the main factor behind Mrs. Chen’s success with audiences.Josh Weiss, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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This can manifest as indifference to employee concerns or an inability to see things from their perspective.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The first part of the novel is taken up by her pursuit of Marlowe’s attention, which persists despite his initial indifference to her.Laila Lalami, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Insouciance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insouciance. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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