BLASÉ Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'blasé' differ from other similar words?

The words sophisticated and worldly-wise are common synonyms of blasé . While all three words mean "experienced in the ways of the world," blasé implies a lack of responsiveness to common joys as a result of a real or affected surfeit of experience and cultivation. // blasé travelers who claimed to have been everywhere

Q: When is it sensible to use 'sophisticated' instead of 'blasé'?

The meanings of sophisticated and blasé largely overlap; however, sophisticated often implies refinement, urbanity, cleverness, and cultivation. // guests at her salon were usually rich and sophisticated

Q: When might 'worldly-wise' be a better fit than 'blasé'?

While the synonyms worldly-wise and blasé are close in meaning, worldly-wise suggests a close and practical knowledge of the affairs and manners of society and an inclination toward materialism. // a worldly-wise woman with a philosophy of personal independence

blasé

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variants also blase

Definition of blasé

as in nonchalant

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How does the adjective blasé differ from other similar words?

The words sophisticated and worldly-wise are common synonyms of blasé. While all three words mean "experienced in the ways of the world," blasé implies a lack of responsiveness to common joys as a result of a real or affected surfeit of experience and cultivation.

blasé travelers who claimed to have been everywhere

When is it sensible to use sophisticated instead of blasé?

The meanings of sophisticated and blasé largely overlap; however, sophisticated often implies refinement, urbanity, cleverness, and cultivation.

guests at her salon were usually rich and sophisticated

When might worldly-wise be a better fit than blasé?

While the synonyms worldly-wise and blasé are close in meaning, worldly-wise suggests a close and practical knowledge of the affairs and manners of society and an inclination toward materialism.

a worldly-wise woman with a philosophy of personal independence

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Recent Examples of blasé Finally, after six seasons roaming the NBA wilderness, taking loss after loss after loss after loss, the Spurs have at last found winning to be blase. — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Apr. 2026 His descent from Europa League final saviour to his current status, viewed by some as symbolic of the blase attitude that has led to Tottenham being in a relegation scrap for the first time since the 1990s, is well documented. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026 But that blase attitude doesn’t extend to the more serious matter of dinero. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 27 June 2025 At midday, with sporadic rain, many residents and visitors interviewed were somewhat blase about the danger. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2023

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In his gray suit, open white shirt, and hint of a prison stubble, the 28-year-old Mangione looked steady, even nonchalant.

— Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026
Someone’s nonchalant approach to payment, responsibility or splitting costs has officially stopped being charming.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of nonchalant

Adjective

Naturally, Ted wants to figure out the turd of a locker room sitch (Tanya Reynolds’ disgusted face is just so wonderful) before asking Alice to do the presser with him.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
One of the women interviewed by The Times was rightly disgusted at the treatment that Fifield had been subjected to, and came forward with even more details about her own encounter with Platner.

— Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026

Definition of disgusted

Adjective

Bad, fine, and stressed are obvious candidates, but your favorite might be overwhelmed, annoyed, or tired.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Economists and the commentariat, playing the role of the annoyed parent, point out that over-all employment has been strong for a while.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 28 July 2026

Definition of annoyed

Adjective

Playing in humid, yet breezy conditions on a mild August evening, players saw balls that appeared to be hit hard didn’t travel as far as others.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Julia Roberts is doing her part to keep physical media alive; Today in New York, the actor stopped by her local newsstand to pick up a few magazines dressed in a breezy, summer-in-the-city look.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of breezy

Adjective

Showering too close to bedtime, using very hot water, or staying in too long can leave you overheated, sweaty, or with dry, irritated skin.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
While occasionally rinsing with cold water may have some benefits, using very hot or cold water to wash your face can lead to dry, irritated skin.

— Sherri Gordon, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of irritated

Adjective

These were voices—complaining, confiding, exasperated, distressed—that had not been heard before, as if the novel were a speaking tube cued to an underground rumble.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Jack Loder, a clearly exasperated digital content producer for the Giants’ flagship station KNBR, posted a two-minute video on X shortly after the game that singled out Webb for criticism.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of exasperated

Adjective

The flip side of Salinger’s bleak depiction is a childhood full of free expression and natural development, unburdened by the power, rules, and discipline imposed by world-weary adults and those prone to power.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
This weekend, Peter Parker is back — a little older, more world-weary and facing a far less forgiving market.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

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