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

First, Springbok scrum-half Williams sauntered through some soft fringe defence and nonchalantly rounded Steward to go under the posts.

From BBC

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

“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

Moments later he nonchalantly knocks in the birdie putt.

From BBC

Related Words

• casually
• indifferently