V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
cavalier
adjective
Definition: showing careless disregard and disrespect for something or somebody
Synonyms: careless, nonchalant, blasé, flippant, negligent, arrogant, haughty, cocky, inconsiderate, disdainful
Antonyms: considerate, careful, respectful, regardful, humble
Tips: Cavalier is usually used to describe someone who makes decisions without considering the risk or negative consequences of the decision, usually in a very arrogant way. It is also used as a noun, referring to a knight or a gallant and chivalrous gentleman, but this meaning is no longer used in modern English.
Usage Examples:
The executive team’s cavalier approach to spending, quickly dried up the company’s cash reserve. (careless, negligent)
She was a great CEO who maintained a balance between being overly conservative and overly cavalier in her acquisition of new companies. (arrogant, cocky, careless)
Mark's cavalier attitude has made him very unpopular around the office. (arrogant, inconsiderate, negligent)
I decided I couldn't work with him because I thought he was too cavalier and wasn't prudent or judicious enough in his decision making. (arrogant, negligent, careless)
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