insouciance

in·sou·ci·ance

noun \in-ˈsü-sē-ən(t)s, aⁿ-süs-ˈyäⁿs\

Definition of INSOUCIANCE

: lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance

— in·sou·ci·ant \in-ˈsü-sē-ənt, aⁿ-süs-yäⁿ\ adjective

— in·sou·ci·ant·ly \in-ˈsü-sē-ənt-lē\ adverb

Examples of INSOUCIANCE

1. <wandered into the meeting with complete insouciance to the fact that she was late>

Origin of INSOUCIANCE

French, from in- + soucier to trouble, disturb, from Old French, from Latin sollicitare — more at solicit

First Known Use: 1799

Related to INSOUCIANCE

Synonyms

apathy, casualness, complacence, disinterestedness, disregard, incuriosity, incuriousness, indifference, nonchalance, torpor, unconcern

Antonyms

concern, interest, regard

Related Words

halfheartedness, lukewarmness, tepidity, tepidness; carelessness, heedlessness, recklessness, unawareness; lethargy, listlessness; aloofness, coldness, cool, detachment, dispassion; callosity, callousness, hard-heartedness, hardness, insensitivity; bloodlessness, impassiveness, impassivity, phlegm, stoicism, stolidity

Near Antonyms

attention, attentiveness, awareness, conscientiousness, curiosity, heedfulness, keenness; sensitivity, warmheartedness; bias, partiality, prejudice; ardor, desire, fervency, passion, vehemence, warmth, zeal

Rhymes with INSOUCIANCE

guerre à outrance, mésalliance, par excellence