blasé
adjective
bla·sé blä-ˈzā 
variants or less commonly blase
1
: apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
a blasé traveler
blasé about one's hometown
2
: sophisticated, worldly-wise
3
: unconcerned
his blasé reaction to losing the match
Example Sentences
People get blasé about their hometown.
Recent Examples on the Web Trump voters interviewed this week were almost blase about their president's health scare, describing it as an unavoidable part of his work and travel schedule. 
Michelle L. Price And Farnoush Amiri, Star Tribune, 6 Oct. 2020 Within the Astros' organization, Tucker is renowned for his makeup — an uber-poised, almost blase demeanor with which he's accepted his position and prestige. Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, 8 July 2018 In their locker room the colors of mildew, chlorine and athlete’s foot (Angrette McCloskey did the spot-on set), Brigham’s Amy initially seems the classic cool kid, all aggressive unconcern peppered with a few blase cruelties. Lily Janiak, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 May 2018 In Manzie's opinion, the lack of attendance at Hank Aaron Stadium isn't indicative of a blase fan base. John Sharp, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018 And while many Chinese may seem blase, news about the congress is impossible to avoid. Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2017 About six months pregnant, and off the WTA tour for the rest of this season, Williams was blase about attending a major tournament as a spectator rather than a participant. Howard Fendrich, The Seattle Times, 31 May 2017 See More
Michelle L. Price And Farnoush Amiri, Star Tribune, 6 Oct. 2020 Within the Astros' organization, Tucker is renowned for his makeup — an uber-poised, almost blase demeanor with which he's accepted his position and prestige. Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, 8 July 2018 In their locker room the colors of mildew, chlorine and athlete’s foot (Angrette McCloskey did the spot-on set), Brigham’s Amy initially seems the classic cool kid, all aggressive unconcern peppered with a few blase cruelties. Lily Janiak, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 May 2018 In Manzie's opinion, the lack of attendance at Hank Aaron Stadium isn't indicative of a blase fan base. John Sharp, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018 And while many Chinese may seem blase, news about the congress is impossible to avoid. Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2017 About six months pregnant, and off the WTA tour for the rest of this season, Williams was blase about attending a major tournament as a spectator rather than a participant. Howard Fendrich, The Seattle Times, 31 May 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
French
First Known Use
1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1
blasé
adjective
variants also blase
1
as in nonchalant
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- nonchalant
- cavalier
- blithe
- unconcerned
- carefree
- breezy
- insouciant
- lighthearted
- slaphappy
- debonair
- lightsome
- easygoing
- devil-may-care
- relaxed
- happy-go-lucky
- gay
- unfussy
- informal
- casual
- laid-back
- low-pressure
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- careworn
- sombre
- earnest
- somber
- serious
- wary
- cautious
- upset
- anxious
- careful
- grave
- concerned
- worried
- heedful
- serious-minded
- sorrowful
- overburdened
- long-suffering
2
as in disgusted
Synonyms & Similar Words
- disgusted
- annoyed
- repulsed
- irritated
- nauseated
- exasperated
- world-weary
- frustrated
- demoralized
- fatigued
- beat
- exhausted
- enervated
- disheartened
- dejected
- drained
- dispirited
- uninterested
- disinterested
- glutted
- limp
- apathetic
- played out
- jaded
- done in
- bored
- burnt-out
- discouraged
- satiated
- surfeited
- bushed
- sated
- worn-out
- burned-out
- wearied
- tired
- weary
- tuckered (out)
- fed up
- sick
- sick and tired
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- absorbed
- engaged
- engrossed
- rapt
- stimulated
- amused
- intrigued
- interested
- excited
- galvanized
- charmed
- animated
- energized
- invigorated
- vitalized
- enthralled
- enlivened
- fascinated
- hypnotized
- enchanted
- delighted
- entertained
- beguiled
- pleased
- captivated
- mesmerized
- bewitched
- thrilled
Synonym Chooser
The words sophisticated and worldly-wise are common synonyms of blasé. While all three words mean "experienced in the ways of the world," blasé implies a lack of responsiveness to common joys as a result of a real or affected surfeit of experience and cultivation.
blasé travelers who claimed to have been everywhere
The meanings of sophisticated and blasé largely overlap; however, sophisticated often implies refinement, urbanity, cleverness, and cultivation.
guests at her salon were usually rich and sophisticated
While the synonyms worldly-wise and blasé are close in meaning, worldly-wise suggests a close and practical knowledge of the affairs and manners of society and an inclination toward materialism.
a worldly-wise woman with a philosophy of personal independence
- instinctual
- instinctually
- institor
- institorial
- institute
- instituted
- instituter
- instituters
- institutes
- instituting
- institution
- institution of higher learning
- institutional
- institutional economics
- institutionalisation
- institutionalisations
- institutionalise
- institutionalised
- institutionalises
- institutionalising
- institutionalism
- institutionalisms
- institutionalist
- institutionalists
- Gomphotherium