Word of the Day: Nonchalant

[Matrix]

nonchalant: adj. (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

She gave a nonchalant shrug.

 

[Kaila]

I had expected the young actors to be very nervous before their first major performance, in front of many people;
however, I saw a group of them gathered a short time ago, and they actually appeared rather nonchalant.

 

[Kaila]

"If you appear as nonchalant during your job interview, as you often do, here at school,
then you probably will not get the job, "
the teacher advised one of her students.

 

[SeaBreeze]

Chris kept a very nonchalant appearance, although she was really concerned about the new neighbor's aggressive dog.

 

[Em in Ohio]

On the rare occasion when I appear nonchalant during discussions of sensitive topics, I am probably just biting my lip to avoid inciting or escalating tensions.

 

[Aunt Marg]

Some people misinterpret the nature of others as being rude, when in fact it simply equates to them being nonchalant.

 

[Ruthanne]

She walked into the room and nonchalantly slapped him in the face after he had made a rude remark.

 

[Sliverfox]

My son is very nonchalant when wearing holey clothing.

 

[Matrix]

Nasdaq hit all-time high earlier this month as the investors had been nonchalant about the rise in US coronavirus cases.