cavalierism
- noun
- /ˌkævəˈlɪrɪzəm/
- 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
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8.6
To not care about other people's feelings or needs
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8.6
A lack of kindness or willingness to help others
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9.9
A lack of interest in things, even important ones
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7.6
Not caring about other people
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7.9
Not thinking about other people's feelings or needs
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8.5
Showing strong dislike and no respect for a person or thing
A feeling that you are better than other people
Rude or selfish actions that upset other people
Not caring about other people's needs and feelings
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.