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cavalier

[ˌkævəlˈɪr]

cavalier Definition

  • 1showing a lack of proper concern; offhand
  • 2a supporter of King Charles I in the English Civil War

Using cavalier: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cavalier" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was cavalier about the risks involved.

  • Example

    She had a cavalier attitude towards safety.

  • Example

    The cavaliers were defeated by the Roundheads.

  • Example

    He was a staunch cavalier and supported the king throughout the war.

cavalier Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with cavalier

  • play fast and loose (with someone or something)

    to behave in an insincere or unreliable way towards someone or something

    Example

    He played fast and loose with his promises, leaving many disappointed.

  • take a cavalier attitude (towards something)

    to show a lack of proper concern or seriousness towards something

    Example

    He took a cavalier attitude towards his responsibilities, causing problems for the team.

  • a cavalier approach (to something)

    an approach that is careless or indifferent towards something

    Example

    His cavalier approach to safety regulations led to several accidents in the workplace.

Origins of cavalier

from French 'chevalier', meaning 'knight'

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Summary: cavalier in Brief

The term 'cavalier' [ˌkævəlˈɪr] can be used as an adjective to describe a lack of proper concern or seriousness, as in 'She had a cavalier attitude towards safety.' It can also refer to a supporter of King Charles I in the English Civil War, as in 'The cavaliers were defeated by the Roundheads.' Phrases like 'take a cavalier attitude' and 'a cavalier approach' emphasize carelessness or indifference.