C1 verb साहित्यिक

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.

उदाहरण

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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.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
blitheness
क्रिया विशेषण
blithely
विशेषण
blithe
संबंधित
blithesomeness
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याद रखने का तरीका

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

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: blithe

उदाहरण

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.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
blitheness
क्रिया विशेषण
blithely
विशेषण
blithe
संबंधित
blithesomeness

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

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

सामान्य वाक्यांश

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.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

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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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

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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सामान्य गलतियाँ

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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याद रखने का तरीका

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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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

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

व्याकरण पैटर्न

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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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

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

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: blithe

संबंधित शब्द

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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