insouciant

adjective

Definition of insouciantnext
1
as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or trouble the insouciant gaiety of the idle rich

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2
as in casual
having or showing a lack of interest or concern an insouciant attitude about punctuality that is really discourteous to her coworkers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insouciant
  1. nonchalant
  2. casual
  3. carefree
  4. unconcerned
  5. cavalier
Adjective
  • Pair it with biker boots and tights to ooze nonchalant cool.
    Esme Benjamin, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • But perhaps the more pronounced change in her life since turning 50 is the fact that the fashion designer and former Spice Girl has grown more nonchalant about what the world around her thinks about her.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of nonchalant
Adjective
  • As with a tombstone in the mergers-and-acquisitions business, there is an insider lingua franca that casual followers wouldn’t know.
    Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
  • This strap offers a sporty and casual appearance, ensuring maximum comfort during physical activities and contributing to the watch's ultra-lightweight design (total weight with this strap: 49.5 grams).
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of casual
Adjective
  • With Mercury entering Sagittarius on Nov. 2, our mental process shifts from the intense and detective-like mind of Scorpio — which is typically more concerned with uncovering hidden truths — to a more carefree and expansive perspective.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
  • There’s a happy middle-ground — even in a political show, even in a political show being released right now — that’s challenging and enjoyable, considered and carefree.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of carefree
Adjective
  • That shift is notable ahead of the election and suggests that some fund managers are unconcerned about short-term volatility as votes roll in.
    Jesse Pound, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
  • But that does not mean those on the edge of this trend are unconcerned with the increase that has been observed, especially given that trauma-level falls used to be relatively rare.
    Paul Sisson, The Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of unconcerned
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  • French bulldogs, Boston terriers, cavalier King Charles spaniels and other brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds have become incredibly popular due to their unique appearance.
    Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The 29-year-old can occasionally frustrate with his histrionics and cavalier playing style, but last season’s 4-0 defeat away at Crystal Palace was a chastening reminder of what the team can look like without him.
    Carl Anka, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 2024
Definition of cavalier
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insouciant

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