blithe
/blaɪð/
Group 18Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper GRE
Example in Context
The executive's blithe disregard for safety regulations ultimately resulted in a disaster that could have been easily prevented.
Synonyms
carefreecheerfulunconcerned
Etymology
A carefree attitude that is often inappropriate.
- blith (Old English) — happy
Memory Aid
😄Sounds like “blithe”
If you’re BLITHE at a funeral, you're so cheerfully inappropriate it’s laughable!
Visual Association
🕺A dancer joyfully twirling in a serious office meeting, oblivious to the stern faces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “blithe” mean on the GRE?
blithe (adjective) means “Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper”. The executive's blithe disregard for safety regulations ultimately resulted in a disaster that could have been easily prevented.
How to remember “blithe” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “blithe” sounds like “blithe”. If you’re BLITHE at a funeral, you're so cheerfully inappropriate it’s laughable!
What are synonyms for “blithe”?
Common synonyms: carefree, cheerful, unconcerned.