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Definition of cavalierness

cavalierness

/ˌkæv.əˈlɪər.nəs/
cav · a · lier · ness
Adverb:cavalierly
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Adjective:cavalier
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cavalierness Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The quality of showing a lack of proper concern; an offhand, dismissive, or supercilious attitude toward important matters.

Example

"The committee criticized the director's cavalierness regarding the strict safety regulations at the facility."

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• Rhymes for cavalierness

• Nearby Words

cavalcade
cavalier
cavalierly
cavalierness
cavalla
cavalla river
cavalry

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'cavalier' and the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. 'Cavalier' comes via French and Italian from Late Latin 'caballarius' (horseman), which acquired the sense of haughty, offhand arrogance from the stereotypes associated with mounted royalist gentlemen in the 17th century.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cavalierness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cavalierness
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