nonchalantly

[ non-shuh-lahnt-lee ]

adverb

1. in an unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited manner; casually:

   The bear was nonchalantly ambling along in the grass, heading straight towards me.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonchalantly¹

nonchalant + -ly

Example Sentences

Eliza Tibbets tended them with care, or no, she just nonchalantly watered them with whatever was left sloshing around in her dishpan.

From Los Angeles Times

Paralympic trials, the budding superstar nonchalantly called it “all a part of the plan.”

From Los Angeles Times

Tomash has just returned from Ukraine’s cross-border mission along with his comrade “Accord”, who nonchalantly says it was “cool”.

From BBC

“Having VP Harris say abortion so nonchalantly is exactly what people in this country needed, specifically, half the population that is capable of pregnancy,” Urbina said.

From Salon

Along with Bittelig, the group’s strong man, Alto the thespian, and Judy the empath, everyone nonchalantly reminds Kevin of how boring he is while also proving they need him.

From Salon

Related Words

• casually
• indifferently