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Nonchalant: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonchalant

 

[ ˌnɒnʃəˈlɑːnt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a relaxed and calm manner

Nonchalant means feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed. It is characterized by a lack of concern or enthusiasm. People who are nonchalant may seem indifferent or unconcerned.

Synonyms

casual, indifferent, unconcerned

Examples of usage

  • She responded to the criticism with a nonchalant shrug.
  • Despite the chaos around him, he remained nonchalant and composed.
  • The nonchalant attitude of the teenager annoyed his parents.
Context #2 | Adjective

showing a lack of interest or enthusiasm

Nonchalant can also mean displaying a lack of interest or enthusiasm. It can describe someone who is uninterested or apathetic.

Synonyms

apathetic, disinterested, unenthusiastic

Examples of usage

  • He gave a nonchalant response to the exciting news.
  • Her nonchalant attitude towards her studies worried her teachers.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonchalant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despreocupado

🇮🇳 निर्लिप्त

🇩🇪 gleichgültig

🇮🇩 acuh tak acuh

🇺🇦 байдужий

🇵🇱 obojętny

🇯🇵 無関心な (むかんしんな)

🇫🇷 nonchalant

🇪🇸 despreocupado

🇹🇷 umursamaz

🇰🇷 무관심한

🇸🇦 غير مبالٍ

🇨🇿 lhostejný

🇸🇰 ľahostajný

🇨🇳 漠不关心的 (mò bù guān xīn de)

🇸🇮 brezbrižen

🇮🇸 afskiptalaus

🇰🇿 немқұрайлы

🇬🇪 უგულისყურო

🇦🇿 laqeyd

🇲🇽 despreocupado

Etymology

The word 'nonchalant' originated from the French word 'nonchalant', which means 'not being concerned' or 'indifferent'. It entered the English language in the late 18th century and has been used to describe a relaxed and unconcerned attitude ever since.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,541, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.