MEANING
Showing casual disregard for something important, often in a way that seems arrogant or dismissive.
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Use for dismissive ease where care or respect is expected.Reveal indifference through a character’s words or choices.
Words that belong together
- cavalier attitude
- cavalier disregard
- cavalier response
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His cavalier answer made the anxious room grow even quieter.
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Word forms
- Base
- cavalier
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Usage notes
Usually critical when describing treatment of duties, risk, or other people’s concerns.
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