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Definition of “insouciantly”

insouciantly (ɪnˈsuːsɪəntlɪ) 

Definitions

adverb

  1. in a manner that is carefree or unconcerned; light-heartedly

insouciant (ɪnˈsuːsɪənt Pronunciation for insouciant

Definitions

adjective

  1. carefree or unconcerned; light-hearted

Derived Forms

inˈsouciance noun
inˈsouciantly adverb

Word Origin

C19: from French, from in-1 + souciant worrying, from soucier to trouble, from Latin sollicitāre; compare solicitous

Example Sentences Including 'insouciantly'

"In Madrid, there is sinning on a massive scale, sometimes with insolence, sometimes insouciantly ," he told the Cadena Ser radio station.
SA Star (2005)
"Though I did think of asking Donna if she'd like to stay on," he adds, helping himself insouciantly to a canape.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
A handsome young man, seemingly self-satisfied, leant insouciantly against a bureau on which a vase of flowers had been placed.
Martin, Joy The Image of Laura
They could shoot out insouciantly from blind corners at outrageous speed.
Val McDermid THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)
`Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink," remarked Crosby insouciantly.
Aird, Catherine A Dead Liberty

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