Nonchalant

Having a casually calm and relaxed demeanor; showing little interest or concern.

adjective

Having a casually calm and relaxed demeanor; showing little interest or concern.

adjective

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Imagine a student in a chaotic classroom who shrugs and continues reading, radiating calm despite the noise and disruption.

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non-shuh-LANT

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Looks like a French loanword composed of 'non' (not) + 'chalant' (care), suggesting 'not caring'.

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Originates from French nonchalant meaning 'not to care'; the root chalant comes from chaloir 'to matter, to care'.

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nonchalantlyadverb

nonchalancenoun

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calm, composed, blasé, indifferent, unconcerned

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Used to describe demeanor, not a person's overall morality. Do not confuse with 'negligent' or 'insouciant' depending on nuance.