C1 verb Literario

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.

Ejemplos

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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.

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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.

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
blitheness
Adverbio
blithely
Adjetivo
blithe
Relacionado
blithesomeness
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: blithe

Ejemplos

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.

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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.

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
blitheness
Adverbio
blithely
Adjetivo
blithe
Relacionado
blithesomeness

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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.

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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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Truco para recordar

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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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: blithe

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