First Known Use: 1799
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insouciance
noun in·sou·ci·ance \in-ˈsü-sē-ən(t)s, aⁿ-süs-ˈyäⁿs\
: a relaxed and calm state : a feeling of not worrying about anything
Full Definition of INSOUCIANCE
: lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
— in·sou·ci·ant \in-ˈsü-sē-ənt, aⁿ-süs-yäⁿ\ adjective
— in·sou·ci·ant·ly \in-ˈsü-sē-ənt-lē\ adverb
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Origin of INSOUCIANCE
French, from in- + soucier to trouble, disturb, from Old French, from Latin sollicitare — more at solicit
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