cavalier

/ˌkævəˈlɪə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [kˌævəlˈɪr] /ˌkævəˈlɪr/ (ame, ipa) · [kˌævəlˈɪr] /ˌka-və-ˈlir/ (ame, mw) · /ˌkæv.əlˈɪər/ (bre, ipa) · [kˌævəlˈɪr] /ˌkæv.əlˈɪr/ (ame, ipa)

cavalier — 形容詞

  • cavalierpositive
  • more cavaliercomparative
  • most cavaliersuperlative

1. showing a complete lack of care about how your actions or words might affect oth

1.形容詞C1
釋義

輕率的

對他人漠不關心的態度

showing a complete lack of care about how your actions or words might affect other people, especially when this seems arrogant or thoughtless

例句

Ignacio was angry about the city council's cavalier attitude towards the pollution in the river.

Ignacio 對於市議會漠視河川汙染的輕率態度感到憤怒。

cavalier attitude towards [something]

The hotel manager's cavalier response to the guest's complaint made the problem even worse.

旅館經理對於顧客投訴的輕率回應，讓問題變得更糟。

cavalier response to [something]

同義詞
  • dismissive

    focuses on rejecting or refusing to take something seriously; slightly less strong than cavalier

  • offhand

    suggests casual indifference, especially in speech; can be unintentional

  • nonchalant

    implies calm unconcern but is often neutral or positive; cavalier is always critical

  • reckless

    emphasises physical danger or risk; narrower than cavalier

反義詞

用法筆記

Describes behaviour that the speaker strongly disapproves of. The word is most commonly used with 'attitude', 'approach', or 'response' followed by 'to' or 'towards'. Never used in a positive or neutral sense — if someone is 'cavalier' they are being criticised.

常見錯誤

❌He gave her a cavalier smile.
✅He showed a cavalier disregard for her feelings.
💡cavalier describes thoughtless behaviour, not a cheerful appearance; do not confuse with 'charming' or 'carefree.'
❌She was cavalier about winning the prize.
✅She was nonchalant about winning the prize.
💡cavalier is critical; use 'nonchalant' for neutral unconcern.

cavalier — 名詞