nonchalantly
gb/nˈɑnʃəlˈɑntli/ us/nˈɑnʃəlˈɑntli/
C1
English
lazán, nyugodtan, flegmán, közömbösen
C1
1
Usage pattern:
[do something] nonchalantly; speak nonchalantly about [something]
She nonchalantly checked her phone while everyone else panicked.
Ő lazán ránézett a telefonjára, miközben mindenki más pánikba esett.
He answered nonchalantly, as if the news didn’t matter.
Lazán válaszolt, mintha a hír egyáltalán nem számítana.
They strolled nonchalantly into the room, perfectly at ease.
Learner examples
He spoke nonchalantly about the problem.
Lazán beszélt a problémáról.
She smiled nonchalantly.
Lazán elmosolyodott.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse the adverb (nonchalantly) with the adjective (nonchalant).
Meaning
in a calm, casual way
Collocations
say nonchalantly
|ask nonchalantly
|mention nonchalantly
|walk nonchalantly
|shrug nonchalantly
|lean nonchalantly
|smile nonchalantly
|nonchalantly light a cigarette
|nonchalantly sip (a drink)
|nonchalantly glance at (something)
Synonyms
casually (Often suggests an informal, relaxed manner, sometimes without implying emotion.)
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unconcernedly (Emphasizes not feeling worried about the situation.)
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calmly (Focuses on steadiness and lack of agitation.)
Antonyms
anxiously (Shows worry or fear.)
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nervously (Shows tension or unease.)
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urgently (Shows pressure and need for quick action.)
Themes
emotions
|behavior
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
In a relaxed way, like you are not worried.
In a relaxed, casual manner, without showing worry, tension, or strong emotion.
C1
2
flegmán
B2
közömbösen
B2
Usage pattern:
respond nonchalantly to [something]; treat [someone/something] nonchalantly
She nonchalantly brushed off the criticism and changed the subject.
Flegmán lesöpörte a kritikát, és témát váltott.
He reacted nonchalantly to the invitation, as if it was nothing special.
Flegmán reagált a meghívásra, mintha nem lenne benne semmi különös.
They treated the complaint nonchalantly, which made the customer angrier.
Learner examples
He replied nonchalantly, but he was actually upset.
Flegmán válaszolt, de valójában fel volt zaklatva.
Common mistake:
Nonchalantly can imply intentional coolness; it is not always a positive meaning.
Meaning
in an indifferent, cool way
Collocations
respond nonchalantly
|react nonchalantly
|nonchalantly dismiss (something)
|nonchalantly ignore (someone)
|nonchalantly brush off (something)
|nonchalantly deny (something)
|nonchalantly refuse (something)
Synonyms
indifferently (Directly expresses lack of interest or concern.)
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coolly (Adds a controlled, sometimes unfriendly distance.)
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dismissively (Suggests treating something as unimportant or not worth attention.)
Antonyms
concernedly (Shows care and attention to what happens.)
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keenly (Shows strong interest or enthusiasm.)
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warmly (Shows friendliness and positive feeling rather than distance.)
Themes
emotions
|social
|attitudes
|communication
Definition
In a way that looks like you don’t care.
In a way that shows little interest or concern, sometimes intentionally to appear cool or unimpressed.
Grammar
Dictionary form
nonchalantly
IPA
GB/nˈɑnʃəlˈɑntli/
US/nˈɑnʃəlˈɑntli/
Syllables & stress
non - chal - antly (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (non)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: nonchalantly
- Plural: nonchalantlies
Word family
Forms
nonchalantlies
noun
Core family
nonchalant
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
nonchalance
noun
Expressions
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