nonchalant
casually calm and unconcerned
Word origin: From French nonchaloir, to lack warmth or care.
Nonchalant in a sentence
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He gave a nonchalant shrug when asked about the missed deadline.
Despite the dangerous readings, the lead engineer remained nonchalant, treating the alarms as routine fluctuations.
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Once a blank supporter of the policy, the governor now denounces it at every opportunity, embarrassed that she ever endorsed it.
Using “nonchalant” well
Nonchalant describes a calm, casual unconcern, sometimes admirable composure and sometimes a faintly irritating indifference. The tone depends on whether the situation warrants concern.
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