insouciance
noun
Casual lack of concern; carefree indifference. A relaxed state of not worrying about anything.
Etymology
From French "insouciance" (carelessness), from "insouciant" (careless), from "in" (not) + "soucier" (to care), from Latin "sollicitare" (to disturb).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"She faced the challenges with characteristic insouciance."
- 2.
"His insouciance about deadlines frustrated his more anxious colleagues."
- 3.
"The actor brought an appealing insouciance to the role."
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Fun Fact
French cinema celebrates insouciance as a virtue—characters who remain unruffled by chaos are often the heroes. This contrasts with Hollywood's preference for heroes who actively fight their circumstances.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 11 letters (I, N, S, O, U, C, I, A, N, C, E)
Scrabble Value: 15 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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