verb
- treated in a dismissive, offhand, or high-handed manner; disregarded or handled carelessly
Usage: past tense and past participle of 'cavalier' (used as a verb); informal; often used in passive voice
Examples
- The manager cavaliered the employee's concerns about workplace safety.
- Her feelings were cavaliered by the team, who refused to listen to her objections.
- He cavaliered the rules and did whatever he wanted.
- The committee cavaliered the minority opinion without serious debate.
- She felt cavaliered when her boss dismissed her proposal in seconds.