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Definitions for insouciance
ɪnˈsu si əns; Fr. ɛ̃ suˈsyɑ̃sin·sou·ciance

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. carefreeness, insouciance, lightheartedness, lightsomenessnoun

    the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you

Wiktionary

  1. insouciancenoun

    carelessness, heedlessness, indifference, or casual unconcern

  2. insouciancenoun

    nonchalance

  3. Etymology: From insouciance, from in- + souciant.

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  1. insouciance

    Insouciance refers to an effortless and carefree attitude or behavior characterized by a lack of concern, worry, or seriousness. It denotes a state of unconcern or indifference towards certain matters or potential consequences. Individuals exhibiting insouciance may appear nonchalant, relaxed, or even reckless in the face of responsibilities or challenges.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Insouciancenoun

    carelessness; heedlessness; thoughtlessness; unconcern

  2. Etymology: [F.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of insouciance in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of insouciance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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Translations for insouciance

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  • Lässigkeit, Sorglosigkeit, Unbekümmertheit, Unbesorgtheit, Zwanglosigkeit, NonchalanceGerman
  • suruttomuusFinnish
  • nonșalanță, indiferență, nepăsare, dezinvoltură, impasibilitate, degajareRomanian
  • безразличие, беззаботностьRussian
  • 漫不经心Chinese

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