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Meanings of nonchalant in English

Marked by blithe unconcern.

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Examples for "casual"
Examples for "casual"
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South Africa has quite a large number of casual and full-time cosplayers.
The South African
2
It was casual enough, but it sent a clear message: nobody leaves.
The Lightning Thief
3
Vague and casual comments of support could be taken the wrong way!
The South African
4
Both groups were particularly less aware that casual contact cannot spread AIDS.
Pubmed
5
She said casual racism was occurring every day for Māori staff members.
Radio NZ
1
Rapskal wandered through her thoughts with his insouciant grin and good humor.
Rain Wild Chronicles 02 - Dragon Haven
2
In a moment he had laughed, and resumed his habitually insouciant mien.
His Hour
3
It's an incident which deserves to be remembered for its insouciant gallantry.
The Guardian
4
His other partner in the threesome, Henrik Stenson, was anything but insouciant.
The Guardian
5
Naomi was not looking her usual insouciant self, to put it mildly.
Crown of Slaves
Usage of nonchalant in English
1
Bridwell's nonchalant withdrawals from the public fund stopped seeming quite so heroic.
Climbing Magazine
2
Then, trying to look as nonchalant as possible, the runner went a-calling.
RUNNER
3
But this time it looks like Palmer was right to be nonchalant.
Wired
4
Bowman, who seems impervious to pressure, was almost nonchalant after the race.
News.com.au
5
I didn't know back then that nothing is nonchalant to a twelve-year-old.
Repo men
6
He tries hard to be nonchalant, though it is not his nature.
The new yorker
7
Jimmy approached the cigarette box with the air of a nonchalant conqueror.
In the Wilderness
8
His heart pounded in his chest, and he tried to look nonchalant.
Smoke and mirrors: short fictions and illusions
9
Mané unselfishly squared for Firmino to seal victory with a nonchalant finish.
The Guardian
10
Leonard's stories in Bears Don't Care reflect his nonchalant outlook on writing.
Climbing Magazine
11
Looking up, Kvothe grinned and tossed his shoulders in a nonchalant shrug.
The Name of the Wind
12
The rest of us dispersed around the living room to seem nonchalant.
Rock and Ice Magazine
13
They greedily gathered up the utensils and plate, trying to seem nonchalant.
The Memoirs of Cleopatra
14
I do that sometimes when I'm alone. She tried to look nonchalant.
Johnny angel
15
He was undeniably good-looking, nonchalant, and a thorough-going man of the world.
The House of Whispers
16
It was getting hard to stay nonchalant about not staring at them.
Nocturnal
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