cavalier
/ˌkævəˈlɪəɹ/
cavalier
📚 Meanings
- 1.
showing a lack of proper concern for something important; indifferent or unconcerned.
"He was criticized for his cavalier attitude towards the safety regulations."
- 1.
A light-armed cavalry soldier of the 17th century, but in modern use mainly with a negative connotation of 'reckless person' or 'arrogant person'.
"He acted like a cavalier, dismissing all concerns."
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His cavalier attitude annoyed everyone.
His cavalier attitude annoyed everyone.
Don't be so cavalier about your safety; wear a helmet.
Don't be so cavalier about your safety; wear a helmet.
The judge criticized the lawyer's cavalier approach to the evidence.
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How do you pronounce cavalier?
cavalier is pronounced [/ˌkævəˈlɪəɹ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does cavalier mean?
cavalier means "cavalier". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is cavalier?
cavalier is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "His cavalier attitude annoyed everyone." — used to mean "cavalier".
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