blasé

adjective bla·sé \ blä-ˈzā \

variants: or less commonly blase

|Updated on: 23 Jul 2018

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Definition of blasé

1 : apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary

a blasé traveler

blasé about one's hometown

2 : sophisticated, worldly-wise

3 : unconcerned

his blasé reaction to losing the match

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Examples of blasé in a Sentence

People get blasé about their hometown.

Recent Examples of blasé from the Web

Within the Astros' organization, Tucker is renowned for his makeup — an uber-poised, almost blase demeanor with which he's accepted his position and prestige.

— chandler rome, Houston Chronicle, "Astros' prized call-up Kyle Tucker ready to make his case in the majors," 8 July 2018
In their locker room the colors of mildew, chlorine and athlete’s foot (Angrette McCloskey did the spot-on set), Brigham’s Amy initially seems the classic cool kid, all aggressive unconcern peppered with a few blase cruelties.

— lily janiak, San Francisco Chronicle, "Young womanhood sopping wet with bodily fluids in Shotgun’s ‘Dry Land’," 31 May 2018
In Manzie's opinion, the lack of attendance at Hank Aaron Stadium isn't indicative of a blase fan base.

— john sharp, AL.com, "Aging sports venues sag on Mobile, as city explores alternatives amid Madison's BayBears push," 30 Jan. 2018
And while many Chinese may seem blase, news about the congress is impossible to avoid.

— Washington Post, "China’s Xi looks to extend power at Communist Party congress," 16 Oct. 2017
About six months pregnant, and off the WTA tour for the rest of this season, Williams was blase about attending a major tournament as a spectator rather than a participant.

— howard fendrich, The Seattle Times, "Serena’s back at a Slam! OK, sort of; she watched Venus win," 31 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of blasé

French

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First Known Use: 1819

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Synonym Discussion of blasé

sophisticated, worldly-wise, blasé mean experienced in the ways of the world. sophisticated often implies refinement, urbanity, cleverness, and cultivation.