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

adj

Lacking the proper care or concern for something important, reckless, rash, high-handed.

übermütig

adj

High-spirited.

hochmütig

adj

Supercilious.

Kavallerist

noun

(historical) A military man serving on horse, (chiefly) early modern cavalry officers who had abandoned the heavy armor of medieval knights.

Kavalier

noun

(historical) A gallant: a sprightly young dashing military man.

What does "cavalier" mean?

adj Careless or dismissive about something that actually matters; offhand to the point of recklessness.
"He took a cavalier attitude toward the safety regulations."
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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.

Similar words in German

Royalist

Common German translations

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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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