cavalier

Example Sentences

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Even worse was how wildly cavalier they seemed about the whole thing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

In columns and on TV, he warns that Hegseth’s cavalier attitude toward the rule of law and civilian protections is corroding military professionalism.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Jonathan infiltrates Teddy’s organization, posing as a cavalier, rich businessman named Matthew Ellis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

Buffett wrote in his 2016 shareholder letter: External link “To say “stock-based compensation” isn’t an expense is even more cavalier.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

Everything about him was smooth—his pressed clothes and perfect shave, his cavalier voice and blithe expression.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor