Insouciant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈsuːsɪənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Insouciant is an adjective meaning Casually unconcerned; carefree, indifferent, nonchalant.
Meaning
Casually unconcerned; carefree, indifferent, nonchalant.
Example Sentences
an insouciant gesture
It was there [Cadiz, Spain] that on Sunday I had seen the populace disport itself, and it was full of life then, gay and insouciant.
[…] [Jack] Nicholson turned to an assistant, bummed a cigarette, flashed one of his wolfish, insouciant grins and said, "We all have our little secrets, Seany."
"I am quite serious in saying that your loss must and would be felt; but I verily believe," added she, after a moment's hesitation, "that you are so insouciant yourself, that you cannot believe that every body else is not equally indifferent."
Synonyms for insouciant
Depending on context, synonyms include uninterested, apathetic, apathistical, blithe, deaf, cool.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unconcerned, nonchalant, casual, calm, blithe, careless.
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