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insouciance

[in-soo-see-uhns, an-soo-syahns] / ɪnˈsu si əns, ɛ̃ suˈsyɑ̃s /


















NOUN
nonchalance
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And he has done so with a light-fingered insouciance that makes every scene incandescent with funny contemporary allusions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

The ensemble’s playful insouciance maintains the production’s buoyancy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

The Australian, who was ranked 13th in the world at his peak, played with an air of insouciance throughout.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

Oliver’s pointed insouciance concerning the jokey charity threat is about as predictable as Jean Smart’s repeat win in the best comedy actress race and the massive haul for “The Studio.”

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2025

The staffs insouciance may have reflected the infrequency of acute injuries.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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