nonchalant
non-shuh-LAHNT/ˌnɑn.ʃəˈlɑnt/UKNON-shuh-luhnt/ˈnɒn.ʃəl.ənt/
- 1Calm and relaxed, and acting as if you do not care much or are not worried.
My brother is very nonchalant about his grades, even when they are bad.
She gave a nonchalant answer, as if the news meant nothing to her.
UsageSay someone is nonchalant about something.
Similarcasual, relaxed, unconcerned, indifferent, offhand
Oppositeanxious, concerned, worried
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Origin
From French, from an old word meaning "to not be concerned".
Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 2 facts
- English nonchalant was borrowed from French. en.wiktionary.org
- The French word derives from an old word meaning “to not be concerned”. en.wiktionary.org