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View usage for: (nɒnʃələnt, US -lɑːnt) adjectiveIf you describe someone as nonchalant, you mean that they appear not to worry or care about things and that they seem very calm. Clark's mother is nonchalant about her role in her son's latest work. [+ about] Denis tried to look nonchalant and uninterested. It merely underlines our rather more nonchalant attitude to life. Synonyms: indifferent, cool, calm, casual More Synonyms of nonchalant nonchalance (nɒnʃələns, US -lɑːns) uncountable noun Affecting nonchalance, I handed her two hundred dollar bills. Synonyms: indifference, insouciance, detachment, unconcern More Synonyms of nonchalant nonchalantly adverb [usually ADVERB with verb, oft ADVERB adjective] 'Does Will intend to return with us?' Joanna asked as nonchalantly as she could. nonchalant in British English (ˈnɒnʃələnt) adjectivecasually unconcerned or indifferent; uninvolved Derived forms nonchalance (ˈnonchalance) noun nonchalantly (ˈnonchalantly) adverb Word origin C18: from French, from nonchaloir to lack warmth, from non- + chaloir, from Latin calēre to be warm nonchalant in American English (ˌnɑnʃəˈlɑnt; ˈnɑnʃəˌlɑnt; ˌnɑnʃələnt; ˈnɑnʃələnt) adjective1. without warmth or enthusiasm; not showing interest 2. showing cool lack of concern; casually indifferent SIMILAR WORDS: cool Derived forms nonchalantly (ˌnonchaˈlantly) adverb Word origin Fr < non (L non), not + chaloir, to care for < L calere, to be warm or ardent: see calorie Examples of 'nonchalant' in a sentencenonchalant In other languagesnonchalant British English: nonchalant ADJECTIVE If you describe someone as nonchalant, you mean that they appear not to worry or care about things and that they seem very calm. His mother is nonchalant about her role in her son's latest work. - American English: nonchalant
- Brazilian Portuguese: despreocupado
- Chinese: 无动于衷的
- European Spanish: indiferente
- French: peu soucieux
- German: lässig
- Italian: indifferente
- Japanese: 無頓着な
- Korean: 차분한
- European Portuguese: despreocupado
- Latin American Spanish: indiferente
Definition casually unconcerned or indifferent Denis tried unsuccessfully to look nonchalant and uninterested. Synonyms laid-back (informal) airy unfazed (informal) Opposites involved , concerned , caring , worried , anxious Additional synonymsMany people feel apathetic about the candidates in both parties. Synonyms uninterested, passive, indifferent, sluggish, unmoved, stoic, stoical, unconcerned, listless, cold, cool, impassive, unresponsive, phlegmatic, unfeeling, unemotional, torpid, emotionless, insensiblehis seemingly blasé attitude Synonyms nonchalant, cool, bored, distant, regardless, detached, weary, indifferent, careless, lukewarm, glutted, jaded, unmoved, unconcerned, impervious, uncaring, uninterested, apathetic, offhand, world-weary, heedless, satiated, unexcited, surfeited, cloyed Definition not showing or not feeling agitation or excitement Try to keep calm and just tell me what happened. Synonyms cool, relaxed, composed, sedate, undisturbed, collected, unmoved, dispassionate, unfazed (informal), impassive, unflappable (informal), unruffled, unemotional, self-possessed, imperturbable, equable, keeping your cool, unexcited, unexcitable, as cool as a cucumber, chilled (informal) Nearby words ofnonchalant - non-violent
- nonaligned
- nonchalance
- nonchalant
- noncombatant
- noncommittal
- nonconformist
Additional synonymsDefinition done or acting with insufficient attention Office workers are notoriously careless about their passwords. Synonyms negligent, hasty, unconcerned, cursory, perfunctory, thoughtless, indiscreet, unthinking, forgetful, absent-minded, inconsiderate, heedless, remiss (formal), incautious, unmindful, regardlessDefinition being or seeming careless or nonchalant an easy-going young man with a casual approach to life Synonyms careless, relaxed, informal, indifferent, unconcerned, apathetic, blasé, offhand, nonchalant, insouciant, lackadaisicalDefinition calm and unemotional He was marvellously cool, smiling as if nothing had happened. Synonyms calm, together (slang), collected, relaxed, composed, laid-back (informal), serene, sedate, self-controlled, placid, level-headed, dispassionate, unfazed (informal), unruffled, unemotional, self-possessed, imperturbable, unexcited, QL, chilled (informal) Definition showing no emotional involvement The piece is written in a detached, precise style. Synonyms objective, neutral, impartial, reserved, aloof, impersonal, disinterested, unbiased, dispassionate, uncommitted, uninvolved, unprejudicedDefinition not influenced by emotion We try to be dispassionate about the cases we bring. Synonyms objective, fair, neutral, detached, indifferent, impartial, impersonal, disinterested, unbiased, uninvolved, unprejudicedDefinition not easily upset He was cool and aloof, and imperturbable. Synonyms calm, cool, collected, composed, complacent, serene, tranquil, sedate, undisturbed, unmoved, stoic, stoical, unfazed (informal), unflappable (informal), unruffled, self-possessed, nerveless, unexcitable, equanimous Definition carefree or unconcerned He worked with insouciant disregard for convention. Synonyms nonchalant, casual, carefree, gay, sunny, buoyant, airy, breezy, unconcerned, jaunty, untroubled, happy-go-lucky, free and easy, unworried, light-heartedDefinition curt or casual in manner Consumers found the attitude of its staff offhand. Synonyms casual, informal, indifferent, careless, abrupt, cavalier, aloof, unconcerned, curt, uninterested, glib, cursory, couldn't-care-less, apathetic, perfunctory, blasé, brusque, take-it-or-leave-it (informal), nonchalant, lackadaisical, unceremonious, offhanded Definition not worried or troubled Paul was unconcerned about what he had done. Synonyms untroubled, relaxed, unperturbed, nonchalant, easy, careless, not bothered, serene, callous, carefree, unruffled, blithe, insouciant, unworried, not giving a toss (informal) Definition (of a person) not displaying any emotion Officials who dealt with Mr Suarez described him as cool, detached, and unemotional. Synonyms impassive, cold, reserved, cool, indifferent, apathetic, unresponsive, phlegmatic, unfeeling, passionless, undemonstrative, unexcitable, unimpressionable |