cavalier — showing a lack of proper concern; offhand
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing a lack of proper concern; offhand
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's cavalier response to the data breach shocked investors.
- My roommate has a cavalier attitude toward dirty dishes - he thinks they wash themselves!
- She was fired for her cavalier disregard of company policies.
cavalier
ADJECTIVE[/ˌkævəˈlɪr/]
showing a lack of proper concern; offhand
He gave a cavalier shrug when told the bridge was about to collapse.
The premier stays cavalier while the engineer shows fear!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'cavalier' meaning horseman or knight, which comes from Latin 'caballarius' (horse rider). The modern meaning of 'dismissive' or 'careless' developed from the arrogant attitude of 17th-century English royalist cavalry officers.
Breakdown
caball- (horse, from Latin caballus) + -arius (person associated with) → cavalier (horseman, later meaning dismissive)
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📝Examples
“The CEO's cavalier response to the data breach shocked investors.”
“My roommate has a cavalier attitude toward dirty dishes - he thinks they wash themselves!”
“She was fired for her cavalier disregard of company policies.”
“His cavalier comment about homework being 'optional' didn't amuse the teacher.”
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