Cavalier
audio of Cavalier
Cavalier [kav-uh-leer]

NOUN, ADJECTIVE

Adjective

  • Showing a lack of proper concern
  • offhand.

Noun

  • A dashing and attentive man, especially one acting as a lady'
  • s escort.
  • A small spaniel of a breed with a long snout.
Example

“We couldn’t trust the cavalier plan explained by the leader.”

“The only breed Annie wishes to own is cavalier.”

Synonyms

Haughty, Disdainful, Arrogant, Lordly

Antonyms

Humble, Generous, Shy, Reticent