NONCHALANT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for NONCHALANT?

Need another word that means the same as “nonchalant”? Find 27 synonyms and 30 related words for “nonchalant” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Nonchalant” are: casual, insouciant, untroubled, unworried, unruffled, unconcerned, lacking concern, indifferent, blasé, heedless, relaxed, calm, equable, equanimous, serene, composed, easy, airy, breezy, carefree, free and easy, free from care, free from worry, happy-go-lucky, light-hearted, frivolous, unserious

Nonchalant as an Adjective

Definitions of "Nonchalant" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “nonchalant” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Marked by blithe unconcern.
• (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

Synonyms of "Nonchalant" as an adjective (27 Words)

airy	Open to or abounding in fresh air. Airy gauze curtains.
blasé	Uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence.
breezy	Abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes. The text is written in a breezy matter of fact manner.
calm	Free from storm or wind. She had to keep calm at all costs.
carefree	Free of trouble and worry and care. The carefree days of the holidays.
casual	Without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand. A casual attitude to life.
composed	Serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress. I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time.
easy	Less in demand and therefore readily obtainable. Satisfied with easy answers.
equable	Not varying. An equable temper.
equanimous	Calm and composed.
free and easy	Unconstrained or not chemically bound in a molecule or not fixed and capable of relatively unrestricted motion.
free from care	Able to act at will; not hampered; not under compulsion or restraint.
free from worry	Completely wanting or lacking.
frivolous	Not having any serious purpose or value. The frivolous fun loving flappers of the twenties.
happy-go-lucky	Having or bringing good fortune.
heedless	Showing a reckless lack of care or attention. Heedless of the child s crying.
indifferent	Being neither good nor bad. Was indifferent to their acceptance or rejection of her invitation.
insouciant	Marked by blithe unconcern. An elegantly insouciant manner.
lacking concern	Inadequate in amount or degree.
light-hearted	Carefree and happy and lighthearted.
relaxed	Without strain or anxiety. The relaxed atmosphere of the hotel.
serene	Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil. Serene skies and a bright blue sea.
unconcerned	Showing a lack of worry or interest, especially when this is surprising or callous. Readers unconcerned with style.
unruffled	Not disordered or disarranged. Robbie seemed unruffled by her words.
unserious	Not serious; light-hearted. He defended himself with an unserious disingenuousness.
untroubled	Free from fear or doubt; easy in mind. A man untroubled by a guilty conscience.
unworried	Not anxious or uneasy. Foreign investors are largely unworried by the government s fall.

Usage Examples of "Nonchalant" as an adjective

• She gave a nonchalant shrug.
• Was polite in a teasing nonchalant manner.
• Drove his car with nonchalant abandon.

Associations of "Nonchalant" (30 Words)

blase	Nonchalantly unconcerned. A petulant blase air.
calm	Become quiet or calm especially after a state of agitation. She had to keep calm at all costs.
carefree	Free from anxiety or responsibility. The carefree days of the holidays.
casual	A youth belonging to a subculture characterized by the wearing of expensive casual clothing and frequently associated with football hooliganism. An ideal coat for casual occasions.
chilly	Appreciably or disagreeably cold. He got a chilly reception from Republican activists.
composure	The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself. He accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity.
cool	Great coolness and composure under strain. Keep cool.
easy	With ease easy is sometimes used informally for easily. Promises of an easy life in the New World.
effortless	Requiring or apparently requiring no effort. I went up the steps in two effortless bounds.
facile	(of a person) having a superficial or simplistic knowledge or approach. Facile generalizations.
halcyon	A mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the winds and waves. The halcyon days of the clipper trade.
happy-go-lucky	Occurring by chance.
indifferent	Neither good nor bad; mediocre. Most workers were indifferent to foreign affairs.
informal	Having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere. The guys wore very informal clothes.
insouciant	Marked by blithe unconcern. An elegantly insouciant manner.
leisurely	Without hurry. He traveled leisurely.
mellow	In a mellow manner. She was hypnotized by the mellow tone of his voice.
pacify	Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of. The U N troops are working to pacify Bosnia.
peaceful	Peacefully resistant in response to injustice. They settle their disputes by peaceful means.
relaxed	(of a muscle or other body part) not tense. Make sure that your jaw is relaxed.
seemingly	From appearances alone-Thomas. The child is seemingly healthy but the doctor is concerned.
serene	Completely clear and fine. Her eyes were closed and she looked very serene.
slack	The part of a rope or line which is not held taut; the loose or unused part. I picked up the rod and wound in the slack.
unconcerned	Lacking in interest or care or feeling. The average American is unconcerned that his or her plight is the result of a complex of personal and economic and governmental actions beyond the normal citizen s comprehension and control.
undisturbed	Not disturbed. A quiet weekend of undisturbed tranquillity.
unflappable	Having or showing calmness in a crisis. I prided myself on being unflappable even in the most chaotic circumstances.
unhurried	Moving, acting, or taking place without haste or urgency. He began opening the drawers of his desk in an unhurried way.
uninterested	Not having or showing interest. An uninterested spectator.
unmolested	Not pestered or molested; left in peace. They allowed him to pass unmolested.
untroubled	Not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress. Untroubled times.