June 21, 2026

Insouciant

adjective

Definition

Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree and unconcerned. An insouciant attitude suggests an easy confidence that refuses to be troubled.

Example Sentence

“He answered every difficult question with an insouciant smile that infuriated the interviewer.”

Etymology

From French insouciant, from in- (not) + souciant (caring), from se soucier (to care).

Scrabble Score

I1N1S1O1U1C3I1A1N1T1

INSOUCIANT scores 12 points in Scrabble.

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