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
The reason for this insouciance is clear: insecurity has become a racket.
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Jason K. Stearns, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022
Trusting her Loewe to contain the chaos, Ratajkowski takes It-girl insouciance to an entirely new level; loewe.com.
—Larissa Hoffman, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024
The insouciance of youth has always been a mesmerizing thing on the tennis court.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
To complete the look, the founder of Rare Beauty naturally chose to lacquer her lips in a fire-engine red, the true hallmark of Gallic insouciance.
—Georgia Day, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2024
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Jason K. Stearns, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022
Trusting her Loewe to contain the chaos, Ratajkowski takes It-girl insouciance to an entirely new level; loewe.com.
—Larissa Hoffman, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024
The insouciance of youth has always been a mesmerizing thing on the tennis court.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
To complete the look, the founder of Rare Beauty naturally chose to lacquer her lips in a fire-engine red, the true hallmark of Gallic insouciance.
—Georgia Day, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insouciance
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In its investigation published in December 2023, the publication found that the project has relied on legal maneuvering and political networking as well as, at times, showing disregard for the local public, some sources believe.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
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The reaction may be a mix of fear, disbelief and disregard, but hold true to your expertise.Steve Gickling, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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But if this was a fleeting moment of nonchalance, it was earned.Brendan Kuty, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
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Incapable of co-existing in the awkwardness, the situation quickly explodes into an argument between the two friends in front of the cast, as Brooks attempts to double down on nonchalance and indignation to Taleen attempting to hold her to task.Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 2 July 2024
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While many Americans reacted with horror to the brutal shooting, others responded with indifference or callousness, citing their negative experiences with health insurance companies.Andrew Stanton, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The big picture: Parent UnitedHealth Group's plummeting market value this week suggests investors fear a regulatory crackdown in response to the public outcry over coverage denials and corporate indifference.Maya Goldman, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Insouciance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insouciance. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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