désinvolte — meaning in English
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English meaning
- casual adj Relaxed and informal, especially in style, manner, or dress.
- flippant adj Showing a casual disrespect or lack of seriousness about something that deserves more care.
- glib adjective Speaking smoothly and fluently but in a way that seems shallow, insincere, or lacking real thought.
- nonchalant adjective Calm, relaxed, and seemingly unbothered by something that might normally cause concern.
Senses
désinvolte is used for these senses in English:
- casual Careless.
- flippant Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.
- glib Having a ready flow of words but lacking thought or understanding; superficial; shallow.
- nonchalant Indifferent; unconcerned; behaving as if detached.
casual — full definition
- adj Relaxed and informal, especially in style, manner, or dress.
- adj Happening occasionally or without a fixed pattern; not regular or permanent.
- noun A worker employed irregularly rather than as a permanent staff member.