cavalierly
In offhand manner
Cavalierly means in a dismissive or offhand manner, showing insufficient concern for something that deserves attention: He cavalierly dismissed her concerns about safety.
The word carries a note of arrogance—someone acting cavalierly treats serious matters as beneath careful consideration.
She cavalierly tossed the antique vase into a cardboard box.
Disdainfully proud
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
- superciliousArrogantly contemptuous of others
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
presumptuous · high-handed · lordly · pompous · snobbish · self-important · contemptuous · disdainful
Casually unrehearsed
- flippantCarelessly disrespectful
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- blaséUnimpressed through overexposure
nonchalant · insouciant · brusque · curt · perfunctory · cursory · glib · casual
Cheerfully indifferent
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
- jauntyLively and self-assured
- buoyantAble to float
- breezyMildly windy, or nonchalant
devil-may-care · airy · sprightly · whimsical · sanguine · easygoing · free-spirited · untroubled
haughty
Disdainfully proud
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
- superciliousArrogantly contemptuous of others
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
condescending · presumptuous · high-handed · lordly · pompous · snobbish · self-important · contemptuous · disdainful · lofty
offhand
Casually unrehearsed
- flippantCarelessly disrespectful
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
blasé · nonchalant · insouciant · brusque · curt · perfunctory · cursory · glib · casual · careless
blithe
Cheerfully indifferent
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
- jauntyLively and self-assured
- buoyantAble to float
breezy · devil-may-care · airy · sprightly · whimsical · sanguine · easygoing · free-spirited · untroubled · happy-go-lucky
cavalierlycarefully
With deliberate attention
thoughtfully · meticulously · painstakingly · deliberately · cautiously
cavalierlyrespectfully
In a deferential way
deferentially · reverently · seriously · solemnly · earnestly
- Cleveland CavaliersOhio pro basketball team
- cavalier hatFeathered wide-brimmed headpiece
- Cavalier King CharlesBritish toy spaniel breed