Richard Corliss

Bond, especially Connery's Bond, was an existential hired gun with an aristocrat's tastes - just right for a time when class was a matter of brand names and insouciant gestures.

American Writer

Russell Smith

There is something insouciant and boyish about the sockless ankle in summer.

Canadian Novelist

Insouciant carries a light-hearted, easygoing emotional tone, often suggesting a positive, free-spirited mindset.

Emotional Tone

In some situations, 'insouciant' can have a negative implication, suggesting irresponsibility or lack of proper concern.

Not Always Positive

The word has a somewhat literary feel and may be used to inject a bit of stylishness into the language.