66 Synonyms & Antonyms For NONCHALANT

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Definitions nonchalant [non-shuh-lahnt, non-shuh-lahnt, -luhnt] / ˌnɒn ʃəˈlɑnt, ˈnɒn ʃəˌlɑnt, -lənt / ADJECTIVE easygoing, laid back Synonyms STRONGEST aloof apathetic casual detached dispassionate effortless lackadaisical lukewarm mellow offhand unconcerned unemotional unflappable unperturbed unruffled WEAK airy blasé calm careless cold collected composed cool disimpassioned disinterested easy happy impassive imperturbable incurious indifferent insouciant light listless loose neglectful negligent neutral placid serene smooth trifling uncaring unexcited unfeeling unimpressible untroubled Antonyms STRONGEST biased careful caring concerned deliberate emotional enthusiastic excited feeling hard interested nervous planned responsive upset worried WEAK intense jumpy unnerved

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The venture has drawn some backlash, including a “Saturday Night Live” skit that spoofed Honnold’s nonchalant attitude, which has earned him the nickname “No Big Deal” and prompted scientists to study his brain.

From Los Angeles Times

The dandy may have many names, but we know him when we see him—he projects the aristocrat’s “superior air and nonchalant ennui,” Mr. Andersson writes, only a little too much.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dimon, often more willing than most to focus on the dour side, said he was concerned about how investors appeared nonchalant about risks in credit, although he acknowledged consumer defaults looked normal so far.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, with the nonchalant dance-funk of “Freedom! ’90” — a pedestal-detonating manifesto on which he announces “I don’t belong to you/And you don’t belong to me” — Michael takes pleasure in ripping up his playbook.

From Salon

L.A.’s nonchalant highhandedness can gall today as it did 101 years ago when it precipitated what secessionists hailed as the “day of deliverance” from the “imperial county.”

From Los Angeles Times

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