cavalierism

Meanings

• noun

  Behavior or attitude showing a lack of concern for the feelings or rights of others.

  - "His cavalierism towards women was evident in his numerous romantic conquests."
  - "Despite her objections, he continued with his cavalierism, refusing to acknowledge her feelings."

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Variants

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cavalier , cavalierism , cavalierisms , cavalierly

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Etymology

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Derived from the French word 'cavalier', meaning horseman or knight, and later came to mean a man of bold or daring demeanor.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cavalier' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. Cavalierism was particularly prevalent during the English Civil War, when the Royalist supporters were known as Cavaliers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chivalry: A medieval European social code that emphasized honor, courtesy, and gallantry, particularly towards women.

2. Aristocracy: A social class composed of hereditary nobles, typically possessing a title and privileges not granted to commoners.

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Culture

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Cavalierism has been used historically to describe the behavior of the aristocracy, particularly during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was characterized by a disregard for the rules and conventions of society, and a belief in personal freedom and individualism.

How to Memorize "cavalierism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a carefree attitude, disregarding the feelings and rights of others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a knight riding his horse, displaying a bold and daring attitude.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: C - Carefree, V - Valiant, A - Arrogant, L - Lacking concern, I - Ignoring feelings, E - Entitled, R - Reckless, I - Impudent, S - Superior, M - Mocking.

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