insouciant
|in-sou-ci-ant|
C1
/ɪnˈsuːsiənt/
carefree
Etymology
Etymology Information
'insouciant' originates from French, specifically the word 'insouciant', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'souciant' meant 'caring'.
Historical Evolution
'insouciant' was borrowed directly from the French word 'insouciant' and has retained its meaning in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not caring', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
showing a casual lack of concern; indifferent.
She gave an insouciant shrug when asked about the deadline.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45