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View usage for: (ɪnsuːsiənt) adjectiveAn insouciant action or quality shows someone's lack of concern about something which they might be expected to take more seriously. [formal] Programme-makers seem irresponsibly insouciant about churning out violence. [+ about] Synonyms: nonchalant, casual, carefree, gay More Synonyms of insouciant insouciant in British English (ɪnˈsuːsɪənt) adjectivecarefree or unconcerned; light-hearted Derived forms insouciance (inˈsouciance) noun insouciantly (inˈsouciantly) adverb Word origin C19: from French, from in-1 + souciant worrying, from soucier to trouble, from Latin sollicitāre; compare solicitousinsouciant in American English (ɪnˈsusiənt; ɪnˈsuʃənt) adjective calm and untroubled; carefree; indifferent Derived forms insouciance (inˈsouciance) noun insouciantly (inˈsouciantly) adverb Word origin Fr < in-, not + souciant, prp. of soucier, to regard, care < L sollicitare: see solicit Examples of 'insouciant' in a sentenceinsouciant Definition carefree or unconcerned He worked with insouciant disregard for convention. Nearby words ofinsouciant - insolvent
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Additional synonymsDefinition without worry or responsibility She remembered her years of carefree youth. Synonyms untroubled, happy, cheerful, careless, buoyant, airy, radiant, easy-going, cheery, breezy, halcyon, sunny, jaunty, chirpy (informal), happy-go-lucky, blithe, insouciant, light-hearted, lightsome (archaic) Definition being or seeming careless or nonchalant an easy-going young man with a casual approach to life Synonyms careless, relaxed, informal, indifferent, unconcerned, apathetic, blasé, offhand, nonchalant, insouciant, lackadaisicalDefinition carefree and merry I am in good health, gay and cheerful. Synonyms cheerful, happy, bright, glad, lively, sparkling, sunny, jolly, animated, merry, upbeat (informal), buoyant, cheery, joyous, joyful, carefree, jaunty, chirpy (informal), vivacious, jovial, gleeful, debonair, blithe, insouciant, full of beans (informal), light-heartedDefinition carefree or easy-going She was a happy-go-lucky girl, always laughing and joking. Synonyms carefree, casual, easy-going, irresponsible, unconcerned, untroubled, nonchalant, blithe, heedless, insouciant, devil-may-care, improvident, light-heartedDefinition cheerful and energetic The novel is altogether jauntier than these quotations imply. Synonyms sprightly, buoyant, carefree, high-spirited, gay (old-fashioned), lively, airy, breezy, perky, sparky, self-confidentDefinition cheerful or carefree in mood or disposition They were light-hearted and prepared to enjoy life. Synonyms carefree, happy, bright, glad, sunny, cheerful, jolly, merry, upbeat (informal), playful, joyous, joyful, genial, chirpy (informal), jovial, untroubled, gleeful, happy-go-lucky, gay (old-fashioned), effervescent, blithe, insouciant, frolicsome, ludic (literary), jocund, blithesome (literary) Definition cheerful and happy The staff wear big sunny smiles. Synonyms cheerful, happy, cheery, smiling, beaming, pleasant, optimistic, buoyant, joyful, genial, chirpy (informal), blithe, light-heartedDefinition not worried or troubled Paul was unconcerned about what he had done. Synonyms untroubled, relaxed, unperturbed, nonchalant, easy, careless, not bothered, serene, callous, carefree, unruffled, blithe, insouciant, unworried, not giving a toss (informal) Definition calm and unworried She remained untroubled by the reports. Synonyms undisturbed, unconcerned, unperturbed, cool, calm, steady, peaceful, composed, serene, tranquil, sedate, placid, unfazed (informal), unflappable (informal), unruffled, unworried, unflustered, unstirred, unagitated |