cavalier
Not caring enough about something important; not showing proper respect or attention.
Showing a lack of proper care, attention, or respect, especially toward something that should be taken seriously.
Acting in a free and relaxed way that does not show much worry or concern.
Having a light, free, and somewhat bold manner that does not show worry or seriousness.
A person who supported King Charles I in the English Civil War in the 1600s.
A Royalist supporter of King Charles I of England during the English Civil War, often depicted as a dashing, aristocratic horseman.
A man who goes with a woman to a dance or party and acts as her polite, gallant partner.
A gallant, polite man who acts as a woman’s escort, especially at a social event or in a romantic, old-fashioned way.
- Base: cavalier
- Base: cavalier
- Plural: cavaliers
be cavalier about
1not care enough about something
To not care enough about something important; to be too relaxed or not serious about it.
- You shouldn’t be so cavalier about your health.
- They are far too cavalier about protecting customer data.
- Investors cannot afford to be cavalier about these warning signs.
cavalier approach
1careless way of doing something
A way of doing something that is too relaxed and does not give it the careful attention it needs.
- The team took a cavalier approach to testing the new software.
- Such a cavalier approach to budgeting will cause problems later.
- Critics condemned the company’s cavalier approach to customer complaints.
cavalier attitude
1careless or dismissive attitude
A way of thinking or feeling that does not take something serious enough and does not show enough care or respect.
- His cavalier attitude to safety frightened his coworkers.
- The report criticizes the government’s cavalier attitude toward environmental laws.
- We can’t afford a cavalier attitude when it comes to data security.
cavalier disregard for
1strong, careless lack of respect
A very careless lack of respect or attention to something important.
- The judge noted the company’s cavalier disregard for the law.
- Their cavalier disregard for human rights shocked international observers.
- He acted with a cavalier disregard for the feelings of his staff.
Cavalier King Charles spaniel
1small toy dog breed
A small pet dog breed with long ears, a soft, silky coat, and a friendly nature.
- They adopted a Cavalier King Charles spaniel from a local rescue group.
- Her Cavalier King Charles spaniel loves to sit on her lap all day.
cavalier with the truth
1careless or loose with facts
To talk about facts in a way that is not very honest or exact, not caring enough if what you say is fully true.
- The spokesperson was rather cavalier with the truth during the press conference.
- He has a reputation for being cavalier with the truth when it suits him.