cavalier

• Describe a una persona que muestra una falta de preocupación o seriedad ante algo importante, a menudo con una actitud altiva o desdeñosa. También puede referirse a alguien que se comporta de manera despreocupada o desdeñosa hacia normas o responsabilidades.

Describes a person who shows a lack of proper concern or seriousness about something important.

1. Careless or dismissiveC1formal

   Showing a lack of proper concern or seriousness; offhand or dismissive.

   despreocupado, desdeñoso

   • He had a cavalier attitude towards safety regulations.
   • Her cavalier dismissal of the problem angered the team.
   • The manager's cavalier approach to deadlines caused delays.

   Sinónimoscarelessdismissiveflippantheedlessindifferentinsouciantnonchalantoffhandperfunctoryunconcerned

   Antónimosattentivecarefulconcernedconscientiousdiligentresponsibleseriousthoughtful

2. Arrogant or haughtyC1formal

   Behaving in a superior or condescending manner.

   Altivo o desdeñoso

   • His cavalier tone offended many of his colleagues.
   • She gave a cavalier wave of her hand as she walked away.
   • The aristocrat's cavalier demeanor was off-putting.

   Sinónimosarrogantcondescendingdisdainfulhaughtyimperiousloftypatronizingpompoussnobbishsupercilious

   Antónimoscourteousdeferentialhumblemeekmodestrespectful

• Sustantivo que históricamente designa a un jinete o caballero, especialmente uno galante o noble; también se usa para referirse a un partidario del rey Carlos I durante la Guerra Civil Inglesa.

A noun historically referring to a horseman or knight, especially one who was gallant or chivalrous; also used to describe a supporter of King Charles I during the English Civil War.

1. Historical soldierC1formalbritish

   A supporter of King Charles I in the English Civil War, typically a mounted soldier or knight.

   Soldado realista inglés

   • The Cavaliers fought against the Roundheads in the 17th century.
   • He dressed as a Cavalier for the historical reenactment.
   • The Cavalier army was known for its loyalty to the king.

   Sinónimosloyalistroyalist

2. Gallant or chivalrous manC2formal

   A man who is courteous, gallant, or chivalrous, especially towards women.

   hombre cortés y galante

   • He was a true cavalier, always opening doors for ladies.
   • The old gentleman acted like a cavalier from a bygone era.
   • She admired his cavalier manners and polite gestures.

   Sinónimosbeauchevalierescortgallantgentlemanknightsuitor

   Antónimosbarbarianboorcadchurllout