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Meaning of "nonchalant" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD NONCHALANT

From French, from nonchaloir to lack warmth, from non- + chaloir, from Latin calēre to be warm.
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PRONUNCIATION OF NONCHALANT

nonchalant  [ˈnɒnʃələnt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NONCHALANT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nonchalant is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES NONCHALANT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Nonchalant

Nonchalant is an American female rapper, and songwriter from Washington, D.C. who was signed to MCA Records. Nonchalant is best known for her hit single "5 O'Clock", which peaked at #24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was eventually certified gold by the RIAA, for sales of over 500,000 copies. It peaked at #44 in the UK Singles Chart in June 1996. Her debut album, Until the Day, was released on March 26, 1996, and while it received positive reviews, it failed to match the success of its lead single, reaching #94 on the US Billboard 200. After her album ran its course, Nonchalant appeared on the song "Keep on Pushin'" from the Dangerous Ground soundtrack alongside fellow female rappers MC Lyte Yo-Yo and Bahamadia. She released a single entitled "Take It There" in 1998, but after it failed to catch on, she was dropped from MCA. Her last appearance was on the Half Baked soundtrack on the song entitled "Flyin'".

Definition of nonchalant in the English dictionary

The definition of nonchalant in the dictionary is casually unconcerned or indifferent; uninvolved.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NONCHALANT


ambivalent
æmˈbɪvələnt
benevolent
bɪˈnɛvələnt
equivalent
ɪˈkwɪvələnt
excellent
ˈɛksələnt
graveolent
ˈɡrævɪələnt
heptavalent
hɛpˈtævələnt
indolent
ˈɪndələnt
insolent
ˈɪnsələnt
libellant
ˈlaɪbələnt
malevolent
məˈlɛvələnt
mucopurulent
ˌmjuːkəʊˈpjʊərələnt
non-violent
ˌnɒnˈvaɪələnt
nonequivalent
ˌnɒnɪˈkwɪvələnt
prevalent
ˈprɛvələnt
quantivalent
kwɒnˈtɪvələnt
sanguinolent
sæŋˈɡwɪnələnt
somnolent
ˈsɒmnələnt
superexcellent
ˌsuːpərˈeksələnt
ultraviolent
ˌʌltrəˈvaɪələnt
violent
ˈvaɪələnt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NONCHALANT

nonce-bashing
noncelebration
noncelebrity
noncellular
noncellulosic
noncentral
noncereal
noncertificated
noncertified
nonchalance
nonchalantly
noncharismatic
nonchauvinist
nonchemical
nonchromosomal
nonchurch
nonchurchgoer
noncircular
noncirculating
noncitizen

WORDS THAT END LIKE NONCHALANT

air plant
alant
appellant
coolant
eggplant
exhalant
galant
gallant
implant
inhalant
on a slant
plant
power plant
repellant
sealant
slant
stimulant
transplant
vigilant
volant

Synonyms and antonyms of nonchalant in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «NONCHALANT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «nonchalant» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of nonchalant

Translation of «nonchalant» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NONCHALANT

Find out the translation of nonchalant to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of nonchalant from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nonchalant» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

无动于衷的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

indiferente
570 millions of speakers

English

nonchalant
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेपरवाह
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غير مكترث
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

беспечный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

despreocupado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উদাসীন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

peu soucieux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak bersalah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

lässig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

無頓着な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

차분한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nonchalant
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lanh đạm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆர்வமற்ற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निष्फळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

soğukkanlı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

indifferente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nonszalancki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

безтурботний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nepăsător
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αδιάφορος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nonchalant
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nonchalanta
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nonchalant
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nonchalant

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NONCHALANT»

The term «nonchalant» is regularly used and occupies the 59.246 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NONCHALANT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nonchalant

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NONCHALANT»

Discover the use of nonchalant in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nonchalant and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Journey in the Land of the Nonchalant
Esau Selomane. gyney in the ' 9f the '7 < 'f-ég .¢ _ _-_.-_ I" 4 "" '6 ' 1] . I 3:2; P -' ' _ T'. ' ' r ' % I k 4 8.. “:5 Esau Selomane A Journey in the land of the nonchalant. Front Cover.
Esau Selomane
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Wow! Words: Building Children's Powerful Oral Vocabularies
Here's What It Means adjective: casual Synonyms—They have nearly the same meaning. calm not caring carefree not concerned cool unstressed mellow Figuratively Speaking easygoing; laid back; take in stride Forms of nonchalant to Share ...
Babs Bell Hajdusiewicz, 2011
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Nonchalant: An Unorthodox Way of Life
A mixture of poems, guitar tabs, monologues, diary entries and a very moving short story, by a girl who wants to do and see it all. Telling her readers she understands their pain but gives them hope through her creative writing.
Erin N. Bohanan, 2010
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The three histories
... mutual; if he was intolerant of my softness, I was equally so of his strength. He was excellent without K 5 OF A NONCHALANT. 201 engrossed him in the way of business. General.
Maria Jane Jewsbury, 1830
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The World of Words: Vocabulary for College Success
non16. nonchalant (adjective) non'sho-lant' From Latin: non- (not) + calere (to be warm) (Many people feel physically warm when they get angry. Therefore, someone who is nonchalant, “not warm,” does not feel angry or concerned.) ...
Margaret Ann Richek, 2010
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The Nonchalant Way: A Philosophical Study
Outlines an empirical approach to practical psychism written by a layman for the guidence of laymen. People possessing any degree of latent psychism at all will be helped to discover and develop it painlessly.
J. Stuart Morrison, 1950
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Dry Dock:
Chapter. 3. Nonchalant. Friday 16th March 2007 I slept better last night. I get up early to complete more of The Book, although early risers disturb my morning routine. I notice The Laird's Spirit is much lighter today. He is trying hard to regain my ...
Marina de Nadous, 2013
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Giving Professional Presentations in the Behavioral Sciences ...
A Practical Guide for Novice, the Nervous and the Nonchalant Michael J. Platow. Giving Professional Presentations in the Behavioral Sciences and Related Fields A Practical Guide for the Novice, the Nervous, and the Nonchalant MichaelJ.
Michael J. Platow, 2012
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The Athenæum: A Journal of Literature, Science, the Fine ...
The other characters in the tale are excellently drawn,—Mrs. Carhampton is admirable, and the “ winsome wee wife," Annette, we love for her perfect happiness. The second story is The Nonchalant. We confess that we cannot divine why it is ...
James Silk Buckingham, John Sterling, Frederick Denison Maurice, 1830
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Dictionnaire Anglais-français
northeast. nonchalant l.nunJVlont] adj : nonchalant nonchalantly (.nan/s'lantli] adv : non- chalamment noncombatant n : non-combattant in. -tante/ noncombustible adj : incombustible noncommissioned officer [.nanka'mi- family n : sous-officier ...
‎2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NONCHALANT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nonchalant is used in the context of the following news items.
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Shanghai family nonchalant about grandfather who murdered cleft …
A two-day-old baby has been killed by his grandfather after a doctor apparently supplied him with syringes and poison. The unnamed baby boy ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Donald Trump's Nonchalant Christianity
Donald Trump said he's not sure if he's asked God for forgiveness, at the Family Leadership Summit in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, which led ... «Christian Post, Jul 15»
3
The silencing of Harper Lee
If, in her elder years, Harper Lee has become braver or more nonchalant about what others might think, then I salute her. I'm also hoping ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
4
Editor's Note: Response needed to IRS audit
The Obama administration has been nonchalant in its response to evidence that the tax-collecting agency was used for nefarious political ... «The Detroit News, Jul 15»
5
Graceland Recap: 7/23/15 Season 3 Episode 5 "Piñon Tree"
So Vin is nonchalant about everything but he is still very much a criminal. And after Mike helped steal some gold teeth of all things, Mike did ... «Celebrity Dirty Laundry, Jul 15»
6
Anger as council refuses to collect flats' recycling - because things …
"I am pretty disgusted with their nonchalant attitude because they don't seem to care really." A spokeswoman from Mid Sussex District Council ... «East Grinstead Courier & Observer, Jul 15»
7
What will Bill Cosby say this time?
Cosby, in the 2005 deposition, seemed nonchalant about his sexual endeavors. From a New York Times story published July 18: "He talked of ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
8
Film review: Masaan
So the film acquires a nonchalant outlook without undermining the turning points in the story. Cinematographer Avinash Arun showcases ... «Mumbai Mirror, Jul 15»
9
Josh Reddick, Ike Davis come off bench to beat Toronto
The team had to stand and wait for 2 minutes and 45 seconds, acting nonchalant, before the safe call at first base was upheld and the A's were ... «SFGate, Jul 15»
10
Next Wave #645: Riddles
... all his fingers chopped off and try and write a piece about ABBA on a typewriter than read half the dribble that's in there," he says, in his nonchalant manner. «Clash Magazine, Jul 15»

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