insouciance
Definitions of insouciance
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the trait of acting rashly and without prudencesynonyms: irreflexiontype of:imprudencea lack of caution in practical affairs
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the quality of not being careful or taking painssynonyms: imprudenceantonyms:attentionthe quality of being careful and painstakingtypes:imprudencethe trait of forgetting or ignoring possible dangernégligencethe trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concernimprudencea lack of caution in practical affairs
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