insouciant
insouciant — 形容詞
- insouciantpositive
- more insouciantcomparative
- most insouciantsuperlative
1. showing a relaxed lack of concern about something, often in a way that seems dis
漫不經心
輕鬆不在乎的樣子
showing a relaxed lack of concern about something, often in a way that seems dismissive or slightly careless to other people — for example, shrugging off a deadline or waving away a complaint as if it does not matter.
Amelia gave an insouciant shrug and walked away from the broken vase.
Amelia 漫不經心地聳了聳肩，轉身離開打破的花瓶。
collocation: insouciant shrug
Despite the approaching deadline, Jabari remained insouciant, humming a tune at his desk.
儘管期限將近，Jabari 仍一副毫不在乎的樣子，坐在桌前哼著歌。
remain + insouciant (after despite/because of)
Sari waved an insouciant hand at the storm warning and paddled her kayak into the bay.
Sari 對暴風警報漫不經心地揮了揮手，划著皮艇往海灣去。
Jin's insouciant attitude about the test worried his tutor.
Jin 對考試漫不經心的態度，讓他的家教老師很擔心。
With an insouciant wave, Yuki dismissed the complaint and ordered another coffee.
Yuki 漫不經心地揮了揮手，不理會抱怨，又點了一杯咖啡。
- nonchalant
implies calm composure under pressure, less negative than insouciant
- blithe
suggests cheerful unconcern; can be positive (light-hearted) or negative (heedless)
- carefree
purely positive; no suggestion that one should be worried
- casual
more everyday register; can describe dress or manner, not just attitude
- anxious
full of worry or concern, the opposite attitude
- concerned
showing active care or worry about something
- conscientious
showing careful attention, the opposite of dismissive indifference
文法句型
insouciant + noun (attitude, shrug, manner)
be + insouciant + about + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Frequently used in formal writing or literary contexts. The word often carries a mild negative undertone — the person 'should' be more concerned but chooses not to be. In everyday conversation, 'carefree' or 'nonchalant' are more neutral alternatives.