Etymology

From from from + , from non 'not' + calere 'to be warm'

Adjective

1. Casually calm and relaxed.

   We handled the whole frenetic situation with a nonchalant attitude.

2. Indifferent; unconcerned; behaving as if detached.

   He is far too nonchalant about such a serious matter.

Synonyms

carefree, cool, mellow, easygoing blasé, unconcerned

Adjective

1. nonchalant, offhand

Etymology

From nonchalance, from nonchaloir, from non 'not' + calere 'to be warm'

Etymology

Present participle of , from non 'not' + calere 'to be warm'.

Adjective

1. Marked by a lack of vivacity, vigour, liveliness; slow-moving; indolent.
2. Cool, relaxed

Usage notes

• Although French is usually appropriate where the English one is used, its meaning is different.

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Etymology

From , from nonchaloir, from non 'not' + calere 'to be warm'

Adjective

1. nonchalant