nonchalant
gb/nˌɑnʃəlˈɑnt/ us/nˌɑnʃəlˈɑnt/
C1
English
higgadt, nyugodt, közömbös, lezser
C1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is nonchalant (about/over) [something]
She stayed nonchalant during the interview, even when the questions got tough.
Még akkor is higgadt maradt az interjún, amikor a kérdések kezdtek igazán nehézzé válni.
He tried to sound nonchalant, but his hands were shaking.
Próbált nyugodtnak hangzani, de remegett a keze.
The team leader was strangely nonchalant about the deadline.
Learner examples
He was nonchalant about the test.
Nem aggódott a teszt miatt.
She looked nonchalant and calm.
Nyugodtnak és higgadtnak tűnt.
Common mistake:
Often misspelled as nonchallant; it means calm/unworried, not necessarily rude.
Meaning
calmly unconcerned in a situation
Collocations
a nonchalant attitude
|a nonchalant manner
|a nonchalant tone
|a nonchalant smile
|a nonchalant shrug
|seem nonchalant
|remain nonchalant
|act nonchalant
|be nonchalant about it
|look nonchalant
Synonyms
unconcerned (More direct about not worrying.)
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cool (More informal; can suggest confidence.)
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unruffled (Emphasizes not being disturbed by stress.)
Antonyms
anxious (Shows worry or nervousness.)
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concerned (Shows care or worry about the situation.)
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agitated (Shows visible upset or restlessness.)
Themes
emotions
|behavior
|communication
Definition
Looking calm and not worried.
Appearing relaxed and not worried or upset, especially in a situation where concern might be expected.
C1
2
közömbös
B2
Usage pattern:
a nonchalant [reply/response/remark] (to) [something]
She gave a nonchalant shrug when asked about the rumors.
Amikor a pletykákról kérdezték, közömbösen megvonta a vállát.
His nonchalant response made it seem like he didn’t care at all.
Közömbös válaszából úgy tűnt, egyáltalán nem érdekli az egész.
They exchanged nonchalant greetings and kept walking.
Learner examples
He gave a nonchalant answer.
Közömbös választ adott.
She seemed nonchalant and uninterested.
Közömbösnek tűnt, és nem mutatott érdeklődést.
Common mistake:
Can be misunderstood as 'lazy'; it usually refers to attitude, not effort.
Meaning
casually indifferent or uninterested
Collocations
a nonchalant reply
|a nonchalant response
|a nonchalant remark
|a nonchalant reaction
|a nonchalant glance
|a nonchalant wave
|a nonchalant dismissal
|a nonchalant greeting
|a nonchalant yes
|a nonchalant look
Synonyms
indifferent (Stronger sense of not caring.)
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uninterested (Plainly about lack of interest.)
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blasé (Suggests boredom from too much experience.)
Antonyms
enthusiastic (Shows strong interest or excitement.)
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eager (Shows active desire or interest.)
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attentive (Shows careful interest and attention.)
Themes
emotions
|social_interaction
|communication
Definition
Not showing much interest or excitement.
Showing little interest or enthusiasm; giving an impression of casual indifference.
C2
3
lezser
B2
Usage pattern:
nonchalant [charm/elegance/style]
She has a nonchalant elegance that makes even simple clothes look expensive.
Olyan lezser eleganciája van, hogy még az egyszerű ruhák is drágának hatnak rajta.
He leaned against the wall with nonchalant confidence.
Lezser magabiztossággal támaszkodott a falnak.
The photo captures a nonchalant charm that feels completely natural.
Learner examples
She has nonchalant style.
Lezser stílusa van.
Common mistake:
This sense is about an effortless look or style, not about ignoring problems.
Meaning
effortlessly casual and stylish
Collocations
nonchalant charm
|nonchalant elegance
|nonchalant style
|a nonchalant confidence
|a nonchalant air
|a nonchalant pose
|a nonchalant grin
|a nonchalant walk
|a nonchalant grace
|a nonchalant sophistication
Synonyms
effortless (Focuses on seeming easy and natural.)
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easygoing (More about personality than style.)
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casual (Less formal; may lack the sense of elegance.)
Antonyms
self-conscious (Shows awareness of being judged; not effortless.)
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stiff (Not relaxed or natural in manner.)
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formal (Opposite of casual in style.)
Themes
appearance
|fashion
|social_interaction
Definition
Looking naturally relaxed and stylish.
Having an easy, natural casualness that looks effortless, often in appearance or style.
Grammar
Dictionary form
nonchalant
IPA
GB/nˌɑnʃəlˈɑnt/
US/nˌɑnʃəlˈɑnt/
Syllables & stress
non - chal - ant (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ant)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: nonchalant
Word family
Core family
nonchalance
noun
nonchalantly
adverb C1
Expressions
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