Nonchalantly (Adverb)
Meaning 1
In an unconcerned manner; "glanced casually at the headlines".
Examples
- She strolled through the crowded mall nonchalantly, as if she owned the place.
- He flipped through the channels nonchalantly, until he found his favorite show.
- As she waited for her coffee, she checked her phone nonchalantly.
- Nonchalantly, the teacher walked over to the student and began a conversation.
- The police officer nonchalantly asked for her license and registration.
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Meaning 2
In a composed and unconcerned manner; "without more ado Barker borrowed a knife from his brigade Major and honed it on a carborundum stone as coolly as a butcher".
Examples
- She picked up the scattered papers and began to organize them nonchalantly, as if she hadn't just been in a heated argument.
- He mentioned his promotion nonchalantly during the casual conversation, trying not to draw too much attention to himself.
- With a nonchalant flick of his wrist, he sent the frisbee soaring across the field, a gesture that belied the difficulty of the catch.
- As the others nervously discussed the upcoming exam, she began to tap her feet nonchalantly, giving no indication that she was worried.
- The actor casually leaned against the set, glancing nonchalantly at his watch, waiting for the director to call "action".