Pronunciation: /kævəˈlɪr/
noun a small spaniel of a breed with a silky coat and long ears
A1 The cavalier rode his horse through the meadow.
A2 The cavalier bravely faced the dragon to save the princess.
B1 The cavalier's chivalrous actions earned him the admiration of the townspeople.
B2 The cavalier's gallant demeanor won the heart of the noblewoman.
C1 The cavalier's nonchalant attitude towards danger often got him into trouble.
C2 The cavalier's suave charm and charisma made him a favorite at court.
adjective showing a lack of proper concern; offhand
A1 He had a cavalier attitude towards his responsibilities.
A2 The cavalier way he treated his friends upset them.
B1 She was criticized for her cavalier approach to safety regulations.
B2 The cavalier manner in which he dismissed her opinions was disrespectful.
C1 The CEO's cavalier decision to cut costs led to a decrease in product quality.
C2 The politician's cavalier disregard for the law ultimately led to his downfall.
formal The cavalier attitude of the politician towards the pressing issues was concerning.
informal He was so cavalier about his responsibilities, it's like he didn't care at all.
slang She's always acting so cavalier, like nothing can touch her.
figurative His cavalier approach to life led to many missed opportunities.
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