Insouciance
(noun)
- A feeling of not being worried or concerned about something.
- An attitude or manner that suggests a lack of concern or care.
Origin:
French, from insouciant, present participle of s'insoucier to be unconcerned, from old french en- + soucier to worry.
Examples:
- His insouciance in the face of danger was admirable.
- Her insouciance towards the money made her seem like a wealthy person.
- The young man's insouciance about his future was a cause of concern for his parents.
- Despite the urgency of the situation, he maintained an air of insouciance.
- The players displayed insouciance throughout the game, never seeming to take it seriously.