Word meaning
nonchalant
adjective · non-shuh-LAHNT
What does nonchalant mean?
Nonchalant means appearing casually calm and relaxed; not showing anxiety.
Nonchalant in a sentence
“She gave a nonchalant shrug, as if winning were no big deal.”
Synonyms for nonchalant
- casual
- relaxed
- unconcerned
Where does nonchalant come from?
From French non, "not," and chaloir, "to be concerned."
How to remember nonchalant
- Say it out loud a few times: non-shuh-LAHNT.
- Write one sentence of your own using nonchalant, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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