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Word of the Day · December 5, 2025
Insouciant
in-SOO-see-uhnt · adjective
 

Definition

  1. Casually unconcerned; nonchalant.
  2. Free from worry or anxiety.
 

Pronunciation

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Origin & Etymology

From French insouciant “carefree” (in- “not” + souci “care”).
 

Nuance

Lightly carefree; can imply blithe disregard.
 

Usage

“He strolled in with an insouciant grin.”
 

Fun Fact

English borrowed many -ant adjectives from French.
 

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