# nonchalantly

**Pronunciation:** /nɒnˈʃəlɑːntli/ · non-SHAL-uhnt-lee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## 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.
- The cat stretched nonchalantly on the warm windowsill.

## Synonyms

- casually — Suggests a lack of formality or seriousness.
- coolly — Implies a controlled and unemotional demeanor, often in difficult situations.
- unconcernedly — Emphasizes a lack of worry or anxiety.
- indifferently — Suggests a complete lack of interest or concern, sometimes bordering on apathy.

## Antonyms

- anxiously — Shows worry and nervousness.
- earnestly — Shows sincere and serious intent.
- excitedly — Shows great enthusiasm and eagerness.

## Common patterns

- nonchalantly + verb — Describes the manner in which an action is performed. — He nonchalantly entered the room.
- nonchalantly + adjective — Describes a state or quality in a relaxed or unconcerned way. — The situation was nonchalantly ignored by the officials.

## Collocations

- nonchalantly dismiss — He nonchalantly dismissed the warning as unimportant.
- nonchalantly shrug — She nonchalantly shrugged when asked about her plans.
- nonchalantly wave — He nonchalantly waved goodbye and walked away.

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