cavalier in Dutch
cavalier in Dutch is afstandelijk, onverschillig, laatdunkend — cavalier means careless or dismissive about something that actually matters; offhand to the point of recklessness.
cavalier in Dutch
afstandelijk
Lacking the proper care or concern for something important, reckless, rash, high-handed.
onverschillig
Lacking the proper care or concern for something important, reckless, rash, high-handed.
laatdunkend
High-spirited.
hooghartig
Supercilious.
misprijzend
Supercilious.
What does "cavalier" mean?
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adj Careless or dismissive about something that actually matters; offhand to the point of recklessness.
"He took a cavalier attitude toward the safety regulations."
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noun Historically, a mounted soldier or knight, and later a supporter of King Charles I during the English Civil War.
"The Cavaliers fought against Cromwell's Parliamentarians."
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cavalier in a sentence
- He took a cavalier attitude toward the safety regulations.
- She dismissed my concerns in a rather cavalier way.
- The Cavaliers fought against Cromwell's Parliamentarians.
- Cavalier fashion favoured long curled hair and lace collars.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cavalier" in Dutch?
"cavalier" in Dutch is afstandelijk, onverschillig, laatdunkend. cavalier means: Careless or dismissive about something that actually matters; offhand to the point of recklessness.
How do you use "cavalier" in a sentence?
Example: "He took a cavalier attitude toward the safety regulations." In Dutch, "cavalier" is afstandelijk, onverschillig, laatdunkend.
Are there other ways to say "cavalier" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "cavalier": afstandelijk, onverschillig, laatdunkend, hooghartig, misprijzend.
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