verb
- to treat with dismissive disregard; to behave in a carefree or offhand manner toward someone or something
Usage: often used with 'around' or 'with'
adjective
- showing a carefree or dismissive attitude; treating matters lightly without proper seriousness
Usage: often implies irresponsibility or lack of concern
Examples
- He was cavaliering about the project deadline, which frustrated his team.
- She took a cavaliering approach to the safety regulations.
- They cavaliered around with the client's concerns instead of addressing them seriously.
- His cavaliering attitude toward other people's feelings made him unpopular.
- The manager was cavaliering with the budget, spending without proper oversight.
- Don't be so cavaliering about your responsibilities.
- She cavaliered through the meeting without listening to anyone's input.