What is another word for nonchalant?

Pronunciation: [nˈɒnʃələnt] (IPA)

Nonchalant refers to a person who appears casual or uninvolved in a situation. Some common synonyms for nonchalant include unconcerned, indifferent, carefree, relaxed, laid-back, easygoing, unflappable, composed, cool, calm, collected, and insouciant. These terms can be used to describe a person who remains calm and collected even in stressful situations. For instance, someone who is relaxed under pressure could be described as nonchalant. Other words, like dispassionate, apathetic, and blase, indicate a lack of enthusiasm or emotion. Nonchalant behavior can be seen as confident or unconcerned, but it can also be interpreted as a lack of interest or investment in a situation.

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What are the hypernyms for Nonchalant?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for nonchalant?

Nonchalant is an adjective that describes someone who is calm and unconcerned. There are several antonyms for nonchalant depending on the context. One antonym is anxious, which is the opposite of nonchalant's lack of concern. Another antonym is worried, which conveys a feeling of unease and anxiousness. One more antonym is cautious, which describes a person who is careful and vigilant. These words describe individuals who act contrary to the carefree and untroubled demeanor of someone who is nonchalant. Alternatively, the word "concerned" emphasizes caring and attention to detail, giving it an opposite meaning from nonchalant as well.

What are the antonyms for Nonchalant?

Usage examples for Nonchalant

Why, I've been giving you the credit of being ready to settle down here in the most nonchalant way.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
Hilton's heart sank a little lower, and there was almost a ring of sadness in his voice as he went on: He kept my spirits up wonderfully by his nonchalant, easy way.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
His spirit rebelled, but his breeches pocket gaped horribly, and wincing in spirit, he rose and went forward to talk to Cora in his society way, starting, in spite of himself, as he heard the chink of china on marble, while, after a time, he began in the most graceful way to gaze through his eyeglass at the pictures and china from Mr Barclay's ample store, ending by securing the notes in the most nonchalant way.
"The Master of the Ceremonies"
George Manville Fenn

Famous quotes with Nonchalant

  • My mom would give me a piece to play, but I wouldn't do any theory because when it came time to do it I would sneak back upstairs and watch TV. So, I had these kind of nonchalant lessons for years, then it just started soaking in.
    Vanessa Carlton
  • I have often said that I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes.
    Yves Saint Laurent
  • I have often said that I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes.
    Yves Saint Laurent

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