cavalier

Example Sentences

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While the narrative glides along the original contours—Johnny grows warmer to Linda and reveals an unworshipful, even cavalier attitude to money-making that stirs trouble—Mr. Greenberg has rewritten virtually every line of the play.

From The Wall Street Journal

A higher or lower tolerance for risk can make a significant difference, as seen in the case of an older couple when their score is a more cavalier 3, versus 5, out of 10.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Executives are realizing that their target demographics may be hesitating a bit with spending, so they’re less cavalier about passing through higher prices.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Jonathan infiltrates Teddy’s organization, posing as a cavalier, rich businessman named Matthew Ellis.

From Los Angeles Times

I see now that it’s easy to be cavalier about the paraphernalia of aging when you know they are only temporary.

From The Wall Street Journal