cavalier
adjective/ˌkævəˈlɪr/
Frequency rank: #10,919 most common English word
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; treating important matters without enough care or respect.
Example sentence
He gave cavalier responses to serious questions, which frustrated everyone in the room.
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