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Definition of nonchalant in English: nonchalantadjective ˈnɒnʃ(ə)l(ə)ntˌnɑnʃəˈlɑnt (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm. she gave a nonchalant shrug Example sentencesExamples - He was very nonchalant, very offhand at the press conference when he was making those comments.
- He shrugged, and though he tried to appear nonchalant she could tell he was pleased by her approval, which made her smile even more.
- Bowyer, on the other hand, displayed a nonchalant grin, full of boyish bravado.
- About halfway across the parking lot, she slowed her pace, trying to appear nonchalant.
- She was talking about my present life in such a nonchalant way and acting as though it wasn't important.
- Doc Charlie would casually flirt with the nonchalant female who would ever so calmly refuse.
- The men swore again, wondering how Tori could be so nonchalant when so many things were going wrong.
- I shrugged in the most nonchalant way possible and crawled up onto my knees so I could fall back to sit against the wall comfortably.
- However, like many divers, Lisa is quite nonchalant about the unexpected visitors.
- They are ostentatiously nonchalant, disinclined to become too involved, at least to begin with.
- Sean gave a nonchalant shrug in reply and sat down on the edge of his bed.
- Sanderson, 64 last week, is characteristically nonchalant at the prospect.
- Jessica sounded nonchalant, but secretly she loved the fact that her target was Miranda.
- They both act very nonchalant, as though there is absolutely no attraction, but anyone with eyes could see straight through it.
- He shrugged, utterly nonchalant, and it was then she realised he hadn't touched a drop of rum all evening.
- As soon as I got a chance to turn around to look at him in a suitably subtle and nonchalant manner, I did so.
- Kyle smiled down at his father and tried to correct his posture and look very cool and nonchalant at the same time.
- I headed towards the English department doing my best to be nonchalant.
- He'd said it in such an offhand and nonchalant manner, though, that I decided to let it drop.
- There was so much intensity in his face, yet he appeared calm and nonchalant.
Synonyms untroubled, unworried, unruffled, unconcerned, lacking concern, indifferent, blasé, heedless, relaxed, calm, equable, equanimous, serene, composed, casual, easy, easy-going, airy, breezy, carefree, free and easy, free from care, free from worry, happy-go-lucky, light-hearted, frivolous, unserious calm, cool, unconcerned, collected, cool, calm, and collected, cool as a cucumber, composed, airy
Origin Mid 18th century: from French, literally 'not being concerned', from the verb nonchaloir. Definition of nonchalant in US English: nonchalantadjectiveˌnänSHəˈläntˌnɑnʃəˈlɑnt (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm. she gave a nonchalant shrug Example sentencesExamples - The men swore again, wondering how Tori could be so nonchalant when so many things were going wrong.
- He'd said it in such an offhand and nonchalant manner, though, that I decided to let it drop.
- Sean gave a nonchalant shrug in reply and sat down on the edge of his bed.
- He was very nonchalant, very offhand at the press conference when he was making those comments.
- He shrugged, utterly nonchalant, and it was then she realised he hadn't touched a drop of rum all evening.
- As soon as I got a chance to turn around to look at him in a suitably subtle and nonchalant manner, I did so.
- She was talking about my present life in such a nonchalant way and acting as though it wasn't important.
- There was so much intensity in his face, yet he appeared calm and nonchalant.
- About halfway across the parking lot, she slowed her pace, trying to appear nonchalant.
- However, like many divers, Lisa is quite nonchalant about the unexpected visitors.
- I shrugged in the most nonchalant way possible and crawled up onto my knees so I could fall back to sit against the wall comfortably.
- Bowyer, on the other hand, displayed a nonchalant grin, full of boyish bravado.
- They both act very nonchalant, as though there is absolutely no attraction, but anyone with eyes could see straight through it.
- I headed towards the English department doing my best to be nonchalant.
- They are ostentatiously nonchalant, disinclined to become too involved, at least to begin with.
- Sanderson, 64 last week, is characteristically nonchalant at the prospect.
- Doc Charlie would casually flirt with the nonchalant female who would ever so calmly refuse.
- He shrugged, and though he tried to appear nonchalant she could tell he was pleased by her approval, which made her smile even more.
- Jessica sounded nonchalant, but secretly she loved the fact that her target was Miranda.
- Kyle smiled down at his father and tried to correct his posture and look very cool and nonchalant at the same time.
Synonyms untroubled, unworried, unruffled, unconcerned, lacking concern, indifferent, blasé, heedless, relaxed, calm, equable, equanimous, serene, composed, casual, easy, easy-going, airy, breezy, carefree, free and easy, free from care, free from worry, happy-go-lucky, light-hearted, frivolous, unserious calm, cool, unconcerned, collected, cool, calm, and collected, cool as a cucumber, composed, airy
Origin Mid 18th century: from French, literally ‘not being concerned’, from the verb nonchaloir. |