nonchalantly

Meaning

In a calm, relaxed, and unconcerned manner, often to the point of seeming indifferent.

Examples

• She nonchalantly flipped her hair, unfazed by the chaos around her.
• He accepted the award nonchalantly, as if he won it every year.

Pronunciation: /nɒnˈʃəlɑːntli/

How to Use nonchalantly

nonchalantly + verb (collocation)

Describes the manner in which an action is performed. — "He nonchalantly entered the room."

nonchalantly + adjective (collocation)

Describes a state or quality in a relaxed or unconcerned way. — "The situation was nonchalantly ignored by the officials."

Synonyms of nonchalantly

Words with a similar meaning to nonchalantly:

• casually
• coolly
• unconcernedly
• indifferently

Antonyms of nonchalantly

Words with the opposite meaning to nonchalantly:

• anxiously
• earnestly
• excitedly