CEFR B1

nonchalant

adjective

Meaning

Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

Examples

He offered a nonchalant shrug when asked about his exam results.
She tried to appear nonchalant, but her nervous fidgeting gave her away.

Synonyms: calm, relaxed, unconcerned, indifferent, apathetic

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nonchalant (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /nɒnˈʃæl.ənt/

Definition

Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

Examples

He offered a nonchalant shrug when asked about his exam results.
She tried to appear nonchalant, but her nervous fidgeting gave her away.
His nonchalant attitude towards the danger was surprising.

How to Use nonchalant

nonchalant about (prepositional phrase): Showing a lack of concern or interest regarding something. — "He was surprisingly nonchalant about his upcoming job interview."

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