Cavalier and Downhearted

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Cavalier adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.

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Downhearted is an antonym for cavalier.

Nearby Word: cavalierly

Downhearted adjective - Feeling unhappiness.

Usage example: downhearted because his best friend was taking a job out of state

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Cavalier is an antonym for downhearted.

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Downhearted and Cavalier. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cavalier/downhearted

Cavalier & Downhearted. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cavalier/downhearted>.

Downhearted or Cavalier. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cavalier/downhearted.

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