Meaning & use
insouciant
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Showing a casual lack of concern or worry; carefree.
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He gave an insouciant shrug when asked about the deadline.
Her insouciant attitude toward exams frustrated her parents.
A note on using this word
Borrowed from French; implies a light, breezy indifference rather than genuine irresponsibility.
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