nonchalant

Example Sentences

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Heading into the results, investors were a bit more nonchalant about threats to the economy.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026

The venture has drawn some backlash, including a “Saturday Night Live” skit that spoofed Honnold’s nonchalant attitude, which has earned him the nickname “No Big Deal” and prompted scientists to study his brain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Mr. Mendonça Filho’s film is a nonchalant look at an utterly bonkers time and place under military dictatorship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

James' nonchalant celebration of pretending to put her hands in her pockets and staring down the camera almost does her performance a disservice.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025

“Sounds pretty sweet,” I said, trying hard to sound nonchalant.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline