Nonchalantly: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonchalantly
[ ˈnɒn.ʃə.lənt.li ]
in behavior
in a casually calm and relaxed manner; without showing any concern or enthusiasm
Synonyms
casually, indifferently, unconcernedly
Examples of usage
- She nonchalantly strolled into the meeting fifteen minutes late.
- He handled the situation nonchalantly, as if nothing had happened.
in appearance
having an air of easy unconcern or indifference
Synonyms
carefree, relaxed, unperturbed
Examples of usage
- She gave a nonchalant shrug when asked about the incident.
- He always appears nonchalant, even in stressful situations.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonchalantly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 despreocupadamente
🇮🇳 लापरवाही से
🇩🇪 gleichgültig
🇮🇩 dengan acuh tak acuh
🇺🇦 байдуже
🇵🇱 obojętnie
🇯🇵 無頓着に (むとんちゃくに)
🇫🇷 nonchalamment
🇪🇸 despreocupadamente
🇹🇷 umursamazca
🇰🇷 무심하게
🇸🇦 بغير مبالاة
🇨🇿 lhostejně
🇸🇰 ľahostajne
🇨🇳 不在意地 (bù zàiyì de)
🇸🇮 brezbrižno
🇮🇸 afskiptalaust
🇰🇿 бей-жайлықпен
🇬🇪 გულგრილად
🇦🇿 vecsizcə
🇲🇽 despreocupadamente
Word origin
The word 'nonchalantly' originated from the French word 'nonchalant', which means 'unconcerned' or 'indifferent'. It first appeared in English in the mid-18th century. The term reflects a sense of coolness and indifference in attitude and behavior, often associated with a laid-back and relaxed demeanor.
See also: nonchalance.