| Word | insouciance |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. Casual lack of concern; indifference; unworriedness. |
| Sentence | He did not understand that [Kitty] knew [her future tasks] intuitively and, while preparing for this awesome task, did not reproach herself for the moments of insouciance and the happiness of love that she enjoyed now. |
| Source | Anna Karenina, V.XV, p.486 |
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