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blithe
cheerfully unconcerned, often inappropriately
Synonyms
- carefree
- cheerful
- unconcerned
Antonyms
blithe in a sentence
He remained blithe despite repeated warnings about the approaching storm.
The manager's blithe dismissal of the safety report disturbed the engineers.
Where it comes from
From Old English blithe, meaning 'happy or cheerful.'
Memory hook
BLITHE sounds light; a blithe person carries worries lightly.
Read it in context
- Seven Votes at Dawn History
- The Clockmaker's Fever Narrative