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as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or trouble
the insouciant gaiety of the idle rich
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as in casual
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
an insouciant attitude about punctuality that is really discourteous to her coworkers
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insouciant
Adjective
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At half-time, as Rayan Cherki enjoyed 15 minutes of nonchalant showboating, an altogether more ferocious warm-up was taking place just across the pitch.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 June 2025 -
Actress January Jones channeled Isabel Marant’s nonchalant French-girl style by wearing an oversized sweater and cutoff jean shorts to a dinner hosted by the designer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Even casual users should take a moment to review their settings and chat history to make sure personal details aren’t being shared without their knowledge.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The kitchen is bright and inviting, with a balcony that opens to the backyard and plenty of space for casual meals or entertaining.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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However long or fleeting summer months can feel, the season is all about ease and simplicity, and sartorially, few staples capture that carefree spirit better than the button-up shirt.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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In Ukraine's legendary port city, the salty breeze carried the splashing and laughter of a carefree summer.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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Investors are unconcerned about major oil disruptions, reasoning that Iran is unlikely to close the Strait of Hormuz and harm its own economy.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Swift's perspective is notably unconcerned by the talk around her; instead, the singer focuses on a romance undeterred by criticism.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Vance was similarly cavalier about the Administration’s noncompliance with court orders—and even about the fact that Abrego Garcia, convicted of no crime in the United States or El Salvador, has been imprisoned indefinitely.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Meet my very good boys (pictured): Scooter is a nine-year-old cavapoo (cavalier King Charles spaniel and poodle mix).—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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“Insouciant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insouciant. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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