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WORD OF THE DAY: INSOUCIANT

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WORD OF THE DAY:

in·sou·ci·ant

adjective

free from concern, worry, or anxiety; carefree; nonchalant.

Origin:
1820–30;  < French,  equivalent to in- in-3  + souciant  present participle of soucier  to worry < Vulgar Latin *sollicītāre,  for Latin sollicitāre  to disturb; see solicitous

Example:  Here is a modern master of insouciant humor, Colin Mochrie, performing on the TV show “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?”   (One of the funniest shows ever produced!)