Pronunciation: /kævəˈlɪr/

Definitions of cavalier

noun a small spaniel of a breed with a silky coat and long ears

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of cavalier in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of cavalier

past tense

cavaliered

plural

cavaliers

comparative

more cavalier

superlative

most cavalier

present tense

cavaliers

future tense

will cavalier

perfect tense

have cavaliered

continuous tense

is cavaliering

singular

cavalier

positive degree

cavalier

infinitive

to cavalier

gerund

cavaliering

participle

cavaliered

Origin and Evolution of cavalier

First Known Use: 1560 year
Language of Origin: Italian
Story behind the word: The word 'cavalier' originated from the Italian word 'cavaliere' which means horseman or knight.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cavalier' evolved to refer to a gallant or chivalrous gentleman, especially one who is disdainful or disregardful of important matters.