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Cavelier

Noun

Sense 1:

A cavalier or swaggering person; a gallant or courtly gentleman.

Example sentence: The cavelier approached the lady with a confident and charming demeanor.

Sense 2:

A supporter of Charles I of England during the English Civil War.

Example sentence: The caveliers fought bravely for the king's cause, but were ultimately defeated.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Lighthearted and carefree, often to the point of being irresponsible.

Example sentence: His cavelier attitude towards his studies led to poor academic performance.

Sense 2:

Showing a lack of concern or indifference.

Example sentence: The cavelier disregard for safety regulations resulted in numerous accidents.

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