Cavalier: meaning, definitions and examples

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cavalier

 

[ หŒkรฆvษ™หˆlษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personality trait

A cavalier is someone who shows a lack of concern or consideration for others. They are often seen as arrogant, dismissive, or indifferent.

Synonyms

careless, nonchalant, reckless

Examples of usage

  • He had a cavalier attitude towards his responsibilities.
  • She was criticized for her cavalier treatment of the issue.
Context #2 | Noun

history

In the 17th century, a cavalier was a supporter of King Charles I of England during the English Civil War. They were known for their loyalty to the king and their flamboyant style.

Synonyms

loyalist, royalist, supporter

Examples of usage

  • The cavaliers fought bravely for the king.
  • She dressed in the style of a cavalier for the costume party.

Translations

Translations of the word "cavalier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cavalheiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคนเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kavalier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ksatria

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฒะฐะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kawaler

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้จŽๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cavalier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caballero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸรถvalye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kavalรญr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kavalier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ช‘ๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kavalir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ riddari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ั‹ั†ะฐั€ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™nab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caballero

Etymology

The word 'cavalier' originated from the Italian word 'cavaliere' meaning 'horseman' or 'knight'. It was first used in English in the late 16th century to refer to a mounted soldier or a gentleman trained in arms. Over time, the term evolved to represent a specific type of gentleman or supporter of King Charles I. Today, 'cavalier' is commonly used to describe someone who is indifferent or dismissive.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,842, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.