nonchalant
casually calm and unconcerned
Word origin: From French nonchaloir, to lack warmth or care.
Nonchalant in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing nonchalant in a sentence.
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.
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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