as in casual
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
you shouldn't be so nonchalant about something that is so important to your parents
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Recent Examples of nonchalant
Instead, the reaction in Washington has been remarkably nonchalant, illustrating how thoroughly expectations of leader authenticity have eroded.
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Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The Heat and Grizzlies gave the people nonchalant regular-season basketball, and got thrown out the club as a result.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
But despite his nonchalant vibe, Poulter is completely locked in, never distracted by the frequent comings and goings around us.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Olivia Rodrigo Vogue June 2023 cover star Olivia Rodrigo kept things simple on the red carpet with the Easy Medium Hoops, a strapless mini dress, and her hair in a nonchalant updo.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
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Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The Heat and Grizzlies gave the people nonchalant regular-season basketball, and got thrown out the club as a result.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
But despite his nonchalant vibe, Poulter is completely locked in, never distracted by the frequent comings and goings around us.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Olivia Rodrigo Vogue June 2023 cover star Olivia Rodrigo kept things simple on the red carpet with the Easy Medium Hoops, a strapless mini dress, and her hair in a nonchalant updo.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonchalant
casual
Adjective
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So, keep initiating the catch-ups, accepting invites for casual hangs, attending those after-work dinners and chatting with acquaintances at events.—
Seraphina Seow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Honestly, for movie nights or casual gaming on a massive screen, this one’s hard to top.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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“Nonchalant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonchalant. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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