nonchalantly
gb/nˈɑnʃəlˈɑntli/ us/nˈɑnʃəlˈɑntli/
C1
Anglais
lazán, nyugodtan, flegmán, közömbösen
C1
1
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
He spoke nonchalantly about the problem.
Lazán beszélt a problémáról.
She smiled nonchalantly.
Lazán elmosolyodott.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse the adverb (nonchalantly) with the adjective (nonchalant).
Sens
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)
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
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.)
Thèmes
emotions
|behavior
|communication
|daily_life
Définition
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
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
He replied nonchalantly, but he was actually upset.
Flegmán válaszolt, de valójában fel volt zaklatva.
Erreur fréquente :
Nonchalantly can imply intentional coolness; it is not always a positive meaning.
Sens
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)
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
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.)
Thèmes
emotions
|social
|attitudes
|communication
Définition
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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
nonchalantly
API
GB/nˈɑnʃəlˈɑntli/
US/nˈɑnʃəlˈɑntli/
Syllabes et accentuation
non - chal - antly (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (non)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: nonchalantly
- Plural: nonchalantlies
Famille de mots
Forms
nonchalantlies
noun
Core family
nonchalant
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
nonchalance
noun
Expressions
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