C1 verb أدبي

blithe

/blaɪð/

Describes a way of behaving that shows a casual and cheerful lack of concern, often in a way that is considered callous or improper. It can also refer to a happy, carefree, and lighthearted disposition in a literary context.

أمثلة

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1

He continued his vacation with a blithe disregard for the mounting bills waiting at home.

He continued his vacation with a carefree disregard for the growing bills waiting at home.

2

The report criticizes the ministry's blithe indifference to the environmental impact of the new highway.

The report criticizes the ministry's cheerful indifference to the environmental impact of the new highway.

3

She's always so blithe about her exams, even when she hasn't studied at all.

She's always so casual about her exams, even when she hasn't studied at all.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
blitheness
ظرف
blithely
صفة
blithe
مرتبط
blithesomeness
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'light.' To be blithe is to be light-hearted or to make 'light' of a serious situation.

اختبار سريع

Despite the storm warnings, the hikers showed a ______ disregard for their own safety.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: blithe

أمثلة

1

He continued his vacation with a blithe disregard for the mounting bills waiting at home.

everyday

He continued his vacation with a carefree disregard for the growing bills waiting at home.

2

The report criticizes the ministry's blithe indifference to the environmental impact of the new highway.

formal

The report criticizes the ministry's cheerful indifference to the environmental impact of the new highway.

3

She's always so blithe about her exams, even when she hasn't studied at all.

informal

She's always so casual about her exams, even when she hasn't studied at all.

4

Critics argue that the philosopher’s blithe optimism fails to account for the inherent tragedies of human existence.

academic

Critics argue that the philosopher’s casual optimism fails to account for the inherent tragedies of human existence.

5

The CEO's blithe response to the data breach further infuriated the company's stakeholders.

business

The CEO's nonchalant response to the data breach further infuriated the company's stakeholders.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
blitheness
ظرف
blithely
صفة
blithe
مرتبط
blithesomeness

تلازمات شائعة

blithe disregard carefree disregard
blithe indifference casual indifference
blithe unconcern cheerful unconcern
blithe spirit a cheerful, carefree person
blithe optimism casual or unrealistic optimism

العبارات الشائعة

blithe spirit

A person who is carefree and lighthearted (often referencing the play by Noël Coward).

to be blithely unaware

To be happily or casually ignorant of something important.

with a blithe air

Acting in a casual, carefree manner.

يُخلط عادةً مع

blithe vs bliss

Bliss is a noun referring to perfect happiness; blithe is an adjective describing a casual or carefree manner.

blithe vs blight

Blight refers to a disease or something that spoils/destroys; blithe is a positive or nonchalant mood.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

In modern usage, 'blithe' often has a negative nuance, suggesting that someone is being cheerful or carefree when they really should be worried or serious. In older literature, it is more purely positive, meaning happy or joyful.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'blithe' as a direct synonym for 'happy,' but it lacks the depth of emotion found in 'happy' and instead focuses on the lack of worry or concern.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'light.' To be blithe is to be light-hearted or to make 'light' of a serious situation.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Old English word 'blīthe,' which meant joyful, kind, or well-disposed.

أنماط نحوية

Used as a predicative or attributive adjective. Commonly modifies abstract nouns like 'disregard' or 'unconcern'. Followed by 'about' when describing an attitude toward a specific topic.
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السياق الثقافي

The phrase 'Blithe Spirit' is widely known in English-speaking cultures due to the famous 1941 comic play by Noël Coward.

اختبار سريع

Despite the storm warnings, the hikers showed a ______ disregard for their own safety.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: blithe

كلمات ذات صلة

buckram

B2

To stiffen a fabric using a coarse cloth called buckram, or metaphorically, to provide a rigid, formal, or artificial structure to something. It describes the process of making an object or an idea appear more solid and less flexible than it naturally is.

buckskin

B2

Describes items made from the soft, yellowish-tan leather of a male deer or sheep, or refers to the specific pale yellowish-brown color of this leather. It is frequently used in the context of historical clothing, outdoor gear, and horse coat colors.

buckteeth

B2

Upper front teeth that protrude significantly outward over the lower lip, often due to jaw alignment or dental conditions. This physical trait is commonly associated with specific facial structures and is frequently addressed through orthodontic treatment.

buddha

B2

Used as a modifier to describe something that possesses qualities of enlightenment, supreme peace, or detached wisdom. It often refers to a state of being calm and unbothered by external chaos or emotional distress.

buddhism

B2

Buddhism is a major world religion and philosophical system founded in India over 2,500 years ago by Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. It focuses on personal spiritual development, the attainment of deep insight into the true nature of life, and the elimination of suffering through the path to enlightenment.

buddhist

B2

A Buddhist is a person who follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. The term also functions as an adjective to describe things, practices, or art related to the religion and philosophy of Buddhism.

buddy

B2

To pair or partner someone with another person, typically to provide support, guidance, or safety in a professional or educational environment. As a verb, it often implies a formal or semi-formal arrangement where a more experienced person assists a newcomer.

budge

B2

To move slightly or to change a decision, opinion, or position. It is most frequently used in negative constructions to indicate that someone is being stubborn or that an object is physically stuck.

budgerigar

B2

A small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot that is native to Australia and often kept as a pet. It is typically green and yellow with black markings in the wild, though domestic varieties come in many colors.

budgetary

B2

Relating to or concerned with a plan for spending money or a budget. It is frequently used to describe financial limits, allocations, or the process of managing available funds within an organization or government.

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