Cavaliering: meaning, definitions and examples
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cavaliering
[ ˌkævəˈlɪərɪŋ ]
attitude, behavior
Cavaliering describes an attitude or behavior that is dismissive or unconcerned about important matters. It suggests a lack of seriousness or care in one's approach to people or situations. The term often implies a carefree, sometimes haughty demeanor that overlooks the feelings or needs of others. It can be used to characterize someone who is insensitive or overly casual in their interactions and decisions. For instance, making cavaliering remarks about a serious issue can demonstrate a lack of awareness or respect.
Synonyms
dismissive, indifferent, insouciant, nonchalant.
Examples of usage
- His cavaliering attitude towards the project upset his teammates.
- She made cavaliering comments during the meeting that annoyed everyone.
- His cavaliering disregard for the rules led to serious consequences.
Translations
Translations of the word "cavaliering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cavalheiresco
- cavalgar
- descuidado
🇮🇳 घोड़ा सवारी करने वाला
🇩🇪 ritterlich
- reiten
- nachlässig
🇮🇩 kesatria
- berkuda
- ceroboh
🇺🇦 лицарський
- верхова їзда
- недбалий
🇵🇱 rycerski
- jeździć konno
- niedbały
🇯🇵 騎士の
- 馬に乗る
- 無頓着な
🇫🇷 cavalier
- monter à cheval
- négligent
🇪🇸 caballero
- montar a caballo
- descuidado
🇹🇷 şövalye
- ata binmek
- dikkatsiz
🇰🇷 기사의
- 말을 타다
- 부주의한
🇸🇦 فارس
- ركوب الخيل
- غير مبالي
🇨🇿 rytířský
- jezdit na koni
- nedbalý
🇸🇰 rytier
- jazdiť na koni
- nedbalý
🇨🇳 骑士的
- 骑马
- 粗心的
🇸🇮 vitez
- jahati
- nepazljiv
🇮🇸 riddara
- ríða
- kærulaus
🇰🇿 рыцарь
- атқа міну
- немқұрайлы
🇬🇪 რაინდული
- ცხენის მოზიდვა
- უყურადღებო
🇦🇿 cavalier
- at sürmək
- laqeyd
🇲🇽 caballero
- montar a caballo
- descuidado
Etymology
The term 'cavaliering' originates from the word 'cavalier,' which comes from the Latin word 'caballarius' meaning 'horseman' or 'knight.' This term was historically used to refer to the royalist supporters of King Charles I during the English Civil War in the 17th century. Over time, 'cavalier' evolved to describe someone who is gallant or chivalrous, but it also took on negative connotations of being arrogant or overly casual. 'Cavaliering' as a participial adjective reflects this shift, emphasizing a behavior that is carefree to the point of being dismissive. The historical context lends a layer of complexity to the word, highlighting the tension between gallantry and negligence.