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nonchalant

[ non-shuh-lahnt, non-shuh-lahnt, -luhnt ]

adjective

  1. coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual:

    His nonchalant manner infuriated me.

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nonchalant

/ ˈɒʃəəԳ /

adjective

  1. casually unconcerned or indifferent; uninvolved
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԴDzԳ󲹱Գ, noun
  • ˈԴDzԳ󲹱Գٱ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ԴDz··Գ· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nonchalant1

First recorded in 1725–35; from French nonchalant, present participle of obsolete nonchaloir “to lack warmth (of heart), be indifferent,” equivalent to non- prefix meaning “not” + chaloir, from Latin ŧ “to be warm”; non-, -ant
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nonchalant1

C18: from French, from nonchaloir to lack warmth, from non- + chaloir, from Latin ŧ to be warm
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Example Sentences

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But despite his nonchalant vibe, Poulter is completely locked in, never distracted by the frequent comings and goings around us.

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Throughout the trial, the judge described his "seemingly nonchalant attitude", which "seems to border on arrogance at times".

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“Even if we want to go about it in a more nonchalant manner, it is still that extreme. That’s really how I feel.… It’s just my nature.”

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He added the actor had displayed a "seemingly nonchalant attitude" that bordered on "arrogance" during the trial, and that he had tried to blame his victims.

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It was a nonchalant finish as he latched on to Curtis Jones' superb through ball and lifted over the advancing Lucas Chevalier.

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