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insouciance noun [ ɪnˈsuːsɪəns ]

• casual lack of concern; indifference.
• "an impression of boyish insouciance"
Similar: nonchalance, unconcern, lack of concern, indifference, heedlessness, relaxedness, calm, calmness, equanimity, coolness, composure, casualness, ease, easy-going attitude, airiness, carefreeness, frivolousness, carelessness, cool,
Opposite: anxiety, concern,
Origin: late 18th century: French, from insouciant, from in- ‘not’ + souciant ‘worrying’ (present participle of soucier ).


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