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insouciant

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of insouciant

1 having or showing freedom from worries or trouble

  • the insouciant gaiety of the idle rich
Synonyms of insouciant

blithe, carefree, debonair, devil-may-care, gay, happy-go-lucky, lighthearted, lightsome, slaphappy, unconcerned
Words Related to insouciant

blasé (also blase), breezy, cavalier, nonchalant

casual, easygoing, informal, laid-back, low-pressure, relaxed, unfussy
Near Antonyms of insouciant

earnest, grave, serious, serious-minded, somber (or sombre)

careful, cautious, heedful, wary

anxious, concerned, upset, worried

long-suffering, overburdened, sorrowful
Antonyms of insouciant

careworn

2 having or showing a lack of interest or concern

  • an insouciant attitude about punctuality that is really discourteous to her coworkers
Synonyms of insouciant

apathetic, casual, complacent, disinterested, incurious, indifferent, insensible, nonchalant, perfunctory, pococurante, unconcerned, uncurious, uninterested
Words Related to insouciant

halfhearted, lukewarm, tepid

aloof, cold, numb, remote, unemotional

callous, hard-hearted, insensitive, unfeeling

calm, cool, detached, dispassionate

careless, heedless, mindless

impassive, impervious, phlegmatic, stoic (or stoical), stolid

lethargic, listless

unimpressed
Near Antonyms of insouciant

attentive, aware, conscientious, heedful, mindful

caring, sensitive, warmhearted

ardent, fervent, keen, passionate, warm, zealous
Antonyms of insouciant

concerned, interested

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