Cavalier

/,kævə'liə/
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Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Given to haughty disregard of others: Showing a lack of proper concern or seriousness; offhand, disdainful, or arrogant.
    • Ungrudging, free and easy: Marked by or given to offhand dismissal of important matters; carefree and nonchalant.

  2. Noun:

    • A gallant or courtly gentleman: A man who is attentive and polite to women, especially in a dated or historical context.
    • A mounted soldier; a knight: (Historical) A horseman, especially a mounted soldier.
    • A royalist supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War: (Historical, capitalized) A supporter of King Charles I of England in his conflict with Parliament (1642–1651).
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective:

    • She was offended by his cavalier attitude toward her concerns.
    • He dismissed the serious allegations with a cavalier wave of his hand.

  • Noun:

    • He played the part of the charming cavalier, always holding doors and offering compliments.
    • The Cavaliers fought against the Parliamentarian Roundheads in the English Civil War.
Advanced Usage
  • "in cavalier fashion": Done in a carelessly indifferent or offhand manner.
    • The report was prepared in cavalier fashion, full of errors and omissions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cavalierly (adverb): In a cavalier manner.
    • He cavalierly ignored all the safety protocols.
  • Cavalierness (noun): The quality of being cavalier.
    • His cavalierness in financial matters eventually led to ruin.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Arrogant, disdainful, scornful, supercilious, offhand, casual, nonchalant, breezy.
  • Noun: Gallant, gentleman, courtier, knight, horseman.
Antonyms
  • Adjective: Humble, respectful, deferential, conscientious, careful, serious.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Cavalier treatment: Treatment that is dismissive, disrespectful, or lacking in proper care.
    • The customers complained about the cavalier treatment they received from the staff.
Adjective
  1. given to haughty disregard of others
Noun
  1. a royalist supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War
  2. a gallant or courtly gentleman

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