noun
- Plural of cavalierism; attitudes, behaviors, or principles characteristic of a cavalier; dismissive or carefree disregard for rules or consequences.
Usage: Usually plural; often used to describe reckless or arrogant conduct; Historical: sometimes refers to the ideology or practices of English Royalists (Cavaliers) during the English Civil War
Examples
- His cavalierisms about safety regulations eventually led to an accident.
- The manager's cavalierisms toward employee concerns created tension in the workplace.
- She dismissed the warnings with typical cavalierisms, refusing to take the matter seriously.
- Their cavalierisms during the project resulted in missed deadlines and poor quality work.
- The coach criticized the team's cavalierisms on defense, which cost them the game.