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nonchalantly

non·cha·lant
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [non-shuh-lahnt, non-shuh-lahnt, -luh nt]
    • /ˌnɒn ʃəˈlɑnt, ˈnɒn ʃəˌlɑnt, -lənt/
    • /ˈnɒn.ʃəl.ənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-shuh-lahnt, non-shuh-lahnt, -luh nt]
    • /ˌnɒn ʃəˈlɑnt, ˈnɒn ʃəˌlɑnt, -lənt/

Definitions of nonchalantly word

  • adjective nonchalantly coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual: His nonchalant manner infuriated me. 1
  • noun nonchalantly In a nonchalant manner. 1
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Origin of nonchalantly

First appearance:

before 1725
One of the 49% newest English words
1725-35; < French nonchalant, present participle of obsolete nonchaloir to lack warmth (of heart), be indifferent, equivalent to non- non- + chaloir < Latin calēre to be warm. See -ant

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Parts of speech for Nonchalantly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for nonchalantly

adverb nonchalantly

  • casually — happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting.
  • indifferently — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
  • coolly — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
  • dispassionately — free from or unaffected by passion; devoid of personal feeling or bias; impartial; calm: a dispassionate critic.
  • imperturbably — incapable of being upset or agitated; not easily excited; calm: imperturbable composure.
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Antonyms for nonchalantly

adverb nonchalantly

  • worriedly — having or characterized by worry; concerned; anxious: Their worried parents called the police.
  • attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
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