cavalier in German
cavalier in German is nachlässig, übermütig, hochmütig — cavalier means careless or dismissive about something that actually matters; offhand to the point of recklessness.
cavalier in German
nachlässig
Lacking the proper care or concern for something important, reckless, rash, high-handed.
übermütig
High-spirited.
hochmütig
Supercilious.
Kavallerist
(historical) A military man serving on horse, (chiefly) early modern cavalry officers who had abandoned the heavy armor of medieval knights.
Kavalier
(historical) A gallant: a sprightly young dashing military man.
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."
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 German?
"cavalier" in German is nachlässig, übermütig, hochmütig. 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 German, "cavalier" is nachlässig, übermütig, hochmütig.
Are there other ways to say "cavalier" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "cavalier": nachlässig, übermütig, hochmütig, Kavallerist, Kavalier.
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