Inggeris

nonchalant

gb/nˌɑnʃəlˈɑnt/ us/nˌɑnʃəlˈɑnt/
C1 Inggeris
Makna
0 makna
adjective C1 property
1

calmly unconcerned in a situation

Looking calm and not worried.

Corak penggunaan: [someone] is nonchalant (about/over) [something]
Kesilapan biasa:
Often misspelled as nonchallant; it means calm/unworried, not necessarily rude.
Sinonim
unconcerned (More direct about not worrying.) | cool (More informal; can suggest confidence.) | unruffled (Emphasizes not being disturbed by stress.)
Antonim
anxious (Shows worry or nervousness.) | concerned (Shows care or worry about the situation.) | agitated (Shows visible upset or restlessness.)
Kolokasi
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
Tema
emotions |behavior |communication
Contoh
  • She stayed nonchalant during the interview, even when the questions got tough.
  • He tried to sound nonchalant, but his hands were shaking.
  • The team leader was strangely nonchalant about the deadline.
Contoh untuk pelajar
  • He was nonchalant about the test.
  • She looked nonchalant and calm.
adjective C1 property
2

casually indifferent or uninterested

Not showing much interest or excitement.

Corak penggunaan: a nonchalant [reply/response/remark] (to) [something]
Kesilapan biasa:
Can be misunderstood as 'lazy'; it usually refers to attitude, not effort.
Sinonim
indifferent (Stronger sense of not caring.) | uninterested (Plainly about lack of interest.) | blasé (Suggests boredom from too much experience.)
Antonim
enthusiastic (Shows strong interest or excitement.) | eager (Shows active desire or interest.) | attentive (Shows careful interest and attention.)
Kolokasi
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
Tema
emotions |social_interaction |communication
Contoh
  • She gave a nonchalant shrug when asked about the rumors.
  • His nonchalant response made it seem like he didn’t care at all.
  • They exchanged nonchalant greetings and kept walking.
Contoh untuk pelajar
  • He gave a nonchalant answer.
  • She seemed nonchalant and uninterested.
adjective C2 property
3

effortlessly casual and stylish

Looking naturally relaxed and stylish.

Corak penggunaan: nonchalant [charm/elegance/style]
Kesilapan biasa:
This sense is about an effortless look or style, not about ignoring problems.
Sinonim
effortless (Focuses on seeming easy and natural.) | easygoing (More about personality than style.) | casual (Less formal; may lack the sense of elegance.)
Antonim
self-conscious (Shows awareness of being judged; not effortless.) | stiff (Not relaxed or natural in manner.) | formal (Opposite of casual in style.)
Kolokasi
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
Tema
appearance |fashion |social_interaction
Contoh
  • She has a nonchalant elegance that makes even simple clothes look expensive.
  • He leaned against the wall with nonchalant confidence.
  • The photo captures a nonchalant charm that feels completely natural.
Contoh untuk pelajar
  • She has nonchalant style.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
nonchalant
IPA
GB/nˌɑnʃəlˈɑnt/
US/nˌɑnʃəlˈɑnt/
Suku kata dan tekanan
non - chal - ant (3 suku kata)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ant)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
  • Base: nonchalant
Keluarga kata
Core family
nonchalance noun nonchalantly adverb C1
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