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as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or trouble
the insouciant gaiety of the idle rich
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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
Adjective
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The nonchalant nature of the talking stage can also shield individuals from rejection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025 -
Among the many characters in the mural are: a gray cat perched in a tree; a white-and-black dog digging excitedly in the grass; a nonchalant orange cat lounging without a care; a dachshund mid-chase after a ball; and a black cat leaping into the air, back arched in dramatic flair.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The brand’s versatility extends beyond extreme conditions, offering skiers many of its jackets for casual skiing, hiking, or everyday urban wear.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Transaction gaming dropped 6%, while casual and free-to-play gaming grew 16%.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Symbolized by the ram, Aries is a fire sign, known for its strong persona. Courageous, strong-willed and carefree − those born under Aries are often seen as natural leaders.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Most days, these cattle live out docile, carefree lives on the ranch, grazing on tall grass.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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What is even more worrying is that President Donald Trump seems either unaware or unconcerned that Putin’s plan is to weaken the United States too.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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Despite the potential that its title hints at, Brave New World is unconcerned with plumbing any of its latent politics, let alone exploring any fresh ground.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Today, despite a cavalier public attitude toward the disease, AIDS causes over 630,000 deaths globally.—
Powel H. Kazanjian,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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But after this rush of cavalier soldiering and bitter sarcasm comes a sobering moment.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Insouciant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insouciant. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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