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Learn “Blithe”

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Blithe

adjective/BLYTH/

Meaning

showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.

In context

His blithe disregard for the rules frustrated the teachers.

Remember it

Blithe rhymes with 'scythe' — breezily carefree, even when they really should care.

Use it well

Slightly critical: 'blithe disregard or indifference' — the cheerfulness ignores real consequences.