blase

Adjective
Synonyms: worldlybored

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (3)

  1. very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world“the blase traveler refers to the ocean he has crossed as `the pond'”“the benefits of his worldly wisdom”Synonyms: worldly
  2. uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence“his blase indifference”“a petulant blase air”“the bored gaze of the successful film star”Synonyms: bored
  3. nonchalantly unconcerned“a blase attitude about housecleaning”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Blas'e \Bla*s['e]"\ (bl[.a]*z[asl]"), a. [F., p. p. of blaser.]

1.Having the sensibilities deadened by excess or frequency of enjoyment; sated or surfeited with pleasure; uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence; used up.

Syn: bored. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]

2.very sophisticated; versed in the ways of the world. the blase traveler refers to the ocean he has crossed as `the pond'

Syn: knowing, worldly. [WordNet 1.5]

3.uninterested and attaching little importance; -- of attitudes toward duties. a blase attitude about housecleaning

Syn: unconcerned. [WordNet 1.5]

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