cavalierism
- noun
- /ˌkævəˈlɪrɪzəm/
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desdén
- She was criticized for her cavalierism in handling customer complaints.
Examples
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The manager's cavalierism led to poor team morale and communication.
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His cavalierism towards the rules frustrated everyone in the office.
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His cavalierism during meetings often offended his coworkers.
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She showed a sense of cavalierism when dismissing their concerns.
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The manager's cavalierism led to a breakdown in trust among the team members.
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She was called out for her cavalierism when she ignored the safety protocols.
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His cavalierism towards the feedback given by his peers resulted in repeated mistakes.
Synonyms
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7.9
A way of acting that shows you think you are better than other people
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8.4
Treating people in a rude, bossy way and not listening to them
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7.2
A cold, uncaring way of treating other people
A feeling that you are better than other people
Showing strong dislike and no respect for a person or thing
Rude or selfish actions that upset other people
Not thinking about other people's feelings or needs
Not caring about other people's needs and feelings
A lack of interest in things, even important ones
Not caring about other people
To not care about other people's feelings or needs
A lack of kindness or willingness to help others
Antonyms
How Concerned
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Cavalierism comes from cavalier, a word for a 'horseman' and related to cavalry, and it later picked up a sense of riding above small rules. A helpful way to remember this meaning is to think of someone 'riding over' problems, so cavalierism can mean a careless or haughty attitude.