ə̇nˈsüsēən(t)s, -üshən-, F aⁿsüsyääⁿs noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from in- in- (I) + soucier to trouble, disturb (from Latin sollicitare to disturb, agitate, move) + French -ance — more at solicit
: freedom from concern or care : absence of studied attention : an attitude of indifference or unconcern especially to the impression created (as by one's work, conduct, or comportment) on others
moved on with a sort of elegant insouciance
the utter insouciance of this financial policy
the light insouciance of these lyrics