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Synonyms of cavalier

8 similar words · 5 opposite words

Another word for cavalier is dismissive. Other synonyms of cavalier are offhand, nonchalant, haughty, disdainful and curt. The opposite of cavalier is respectful.

Synonyms and similar words for cavalier

adjectiveLacking the proper care or concern for something important, reckless, rash, high-handed.

adjectiveSupercilious.

  • haughtyConveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious.
  • disdainfulShowing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
  • curt
  • brusque

nounA military man serving on horse, (chiefly) early modern cavalry officers who had abandoned the...

Opposite of cavalier

adjectiveLacking the proper care or concern for something important, reckless, rash, high-handed.

adjectiveFree and easy; unconcerned with formalities.

nounSomeone with an uncircumcised penis.

  • roundheadA supporter of parliament during the English Civil War (in the 17th century).

Meaning of cavalier

  1. adjective Lacking the proper care or concern for something important, reckless, rash, high-handed.
  2. adjective High-spirited.
  3. adjective Supercilious.

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Questions about synonyms of cavalier

What is another word for cavalier?
Cavalier has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dismissive, offhand, nonchalant, haughty, disdainful, curt, brusque and chevalier.
What is the opposite of cavalier?
The opposite of cavalier is respectful.
What does cavalier mean?
Cavalier means lacking the proper care or concern for something important, reckless, rash, high-handed.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: cavalier (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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