insouciance
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of insouciance
From French, dating back to 1790–1800; insouciant, -ance
Example Sentences
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Let’s hope his insouciance isn’t as contagious as the virus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 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 juvenile insouciance of Blenkin’s trillionaire is one, a grinning imp who waves his bare feet around in the way of someone who means every offense.
From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025
His expression had the insouciance and arrogance of the carnivore, for there was nothing in his demeanor where one could detect a glimmer of civilized ripeness.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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