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   In·sou·ci·ance

   /inˈso͞osēəns/

   

   noun

   • 1. casual lack of concern; indifference: "an impression of boyish insouciance"

   Word Origin late 18th century: French, from insouciant, from in- ‘not’ + souciant ‘worrying’ (present participle of soucier).

   Scrabble Points: 15

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   The meaning of INSOUCIANCE is lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance. How to use insouciance in a sentence. Did you know?

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   Insouciance definition: the quality of being insouciant; lack of care or concern; indifference.. See examples of INSOUCIANCE used in a sentence.

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   INSOUCIANCE definition: 1. a relaxed and happy way of behaving without feeling worried or guilty: 2. a relaxed and happy…. Learn more.

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   Insouciance is a feeling of careless indifference. There's a certain amount of lightheartedness in insouciance, but rather than merely being cheerful, someone with insouciance truly couldn't care less.

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   INSOUCIANCE meaning: 1. a relaxed and happy way of behaving without feeling worried or guilty: 2. a relaxed and happy…. Learn more.

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   What does the noun insouciance mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun insouciance . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Define insouciance. insouciance synonyms, insouciance pronunciation, insouciance translation, English dictionary definition of insouciance. n. Blithe lack of concern; nonchalance.

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   Insouciance is lack of concern shown by someone about something which they might be expected to take more seriously.

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    Definition of insouciance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Jun 2, 2024 · insouciance (countable and uncountable, plural insouciances) Carelessness, heedlessness, indifference, or casual unconcern.