nonchalant

[non-shuh-lahnt, non-shuh-lahnt, -luhnt] / ˌnɒn ʃəˈlɑnt, ˈnɒn ʃəˌlɑnt, -lənt /

ADJECTIVE

easygoing, laid back

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aloof apathetic casual detached dispassionate effortless lackadaisical lukewarm mellow offhand unconcerned unemotional unflappable unperturbed unruffled

WEAK

airy blasé calm careless cold collected composed cool disimpassioned disinterested easy happy impassive imperturbable incurious indifferent insouciant light listless loose neglectful negligent neutral placid serene smooth trifling uncaring unexcited unfeeling unimpressible untroubled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

biased careful caring concerned deliberate emotional enthusiastic excited feeling hard interested nervous planned responsive upset worried

WEAK

intense jumpy unnerved

Example Sentences

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Despite my attempt to be nonchalant, I knew my behavior wasn’t going unnoticed.

From Literature

No doubt that playful warmth played a part in him being cast as Luffy, a hilariously nonchalant, yet utterly sincere would-be pirate.

From Los Angeles Times

Elliot laughed, and I smiled a smile that I hoped was convincingly nonchalant.

From Literature

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

From MarketWatch

I’m startled by her question and even more startled by her nonchalant attitude.

From Literature

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