Meaning & use
Blithe
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Showing a casual and cheerful lack of concern, especially about something that deserves more serious attention.
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He made the decision with a blithe disregard for the consequences.
Her blithe optimism carried the team through the toughest stretch of the project.
A note on using this word
From Old English 'blithe,' meaning happy or joyful; the modern sense often carries a hint of criticism for being too carefree.
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