insouciant

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Insouciant' is a neat word for when someone is carefree or shows a lack of concern. It's a little more advanced than saying someone is just relaxed or not bothered.

Examples in Different Contexts

In corporate settings, an 'insouciant' attitude can be seen as unprofessional. A manager might critique, 'While it's good to be relaxed, an insouciant approach to deadlines can harm the team.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

Our lead designer doesn't seem stressed at all, even with the high stakes of this project.

Response:

It's true, she has an insouciant charm that keeps her unflustered, even under pressure.

Tech

Scenario:

I have noticed one of our developers seeming quite unperturbed despite the numerous bugs reported in the code.

Response:

Perhaps it is just a sign of his insouciant confidence in his ability to fix any bug that might arise.