nonchalant
/ˈnɒn.ʃəl.ənt/
Group 10Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety GRE
Example in Context
The surgeon's nonchalant manner before the operation belied the extraordinary difficulty of the procedure she was about to perform.
Synonyms
relaxedcasualunbothered
Etymology
Not warm, or displaying cool indifference.
- non- (Latin) — not
- calere (Latin) — to be warm
Memory Aid
😎Sounds like “nonchalant”
He walked in with sunglasses and a NONCHALANT shrug, like he owned the place!
Visual Association
😌A person lounging on a beach chair, sipping a drink, completely unfazed by the chaos around them.
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Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “nonchalant” mean on the GRE?
nonchalant (adjective) means “Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety”. The surgeon's nonchalant manner before the operation belied the extraordinary difficulty of the procedure she was about to perform.
How to remember “nonchalant” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “nonchalant” sounds like “nonchalant”. He walked in with sunglasses and a NONCHALANT shrug, like he owned the place!
What are synonyms for “nonchalant”?
Common synonyms: relaxed, casual, unbothered.