Vocabulary Spotlight
Cavalier
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Definition: लापरवाह (Laaparvaah) – Showing a lack of proper concern; a horseman or knight.
Pronunciation
[kav-uh-leer]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Arrogant – अहंकारी (Ahankaari)
Related Words
Nonchalant – लापरवाह (Laaparvaah)
Word Origin
“Cavalier” shabd Late Latin “caballarius” se aaya hai jo “horseman” ko denote karta tha. Yeh shabd European military aur social contexts mein knight ke sandarbh mein use hota tha.
Word Family
Adjective: Cavalier – लापरवाह (Laaparvaah)
Noun: Cavalier – घुड़सवार योद्धा (Ghudsawaar Yoddha)
Usage Examples
1. Uski cavalier attitude ne sabko pareshan kar diya.
– His cavalier attitude annoyed everyone.
2. Cavalier knight ko medieval period mein shaurya aur loyalty ke liye jaana jata tha.
– The cavalier knight was known for bravery and loyalty during the medieval period.
Cultural Note
Cavalier shabd ka use historically knights aur royal horsemen ko denote karne ke liye hota tha, lekin modern usage mein iska arth kisi ke careless ya arrogant attitude ko bhi dikhata hai.
In Context
“Cavalier” shabd aaj kal ke contexts mein casual aur indifferent behavior ko describe karne ke liye bhi use hota hai.