Nonchalant - English Vocabulary Lesson # 126 - Free English speaking lesson

Nonchalant - English Vocabulary Lesson # 126 - Free English speaking lesson

Have you ever been indifferent towards something? It could be a serious problem or some bad news you have just heard from a friend. It doesn't bother you or affect you and you actually remain very calm.

The word 'nonchalant' means to be calm, relaxed and remain totally unaffected.

When you are totally cool or unconcerned, indifferent and negligent about something, you are nonchalant. You are disinterested, showing no excitement, fear, anxiety or any other emotion. You have a complete carefree or a 'whatever' attitude and nothing seems to worry you.

For example, if you win a quiz contest that you never thought you would, you are not excited and display no emotions. On the contrary you are quite calm and cool about it, almost indifferent towards it. It means you are nonchalant about winning.

The word 'nonchalant' is an adjective as it describes someone or something of being calm and indifferent; 'nonchalance' is a noun and 'nonchalantly' is an adverb.

Example 01: Christine is always nonchalant while addressing a large audience. She presents with great ease.

Example 02: After giving a pep talk to his team, the coach told them to be nonchalant just before the final match started.

Example 03 : Lisa was nonchalant when her mother expressed how annoyed she was with Lisa's behavior.

Example 04: Her nonchalance towards repeated warning for reporting late to work finally cost Patricia her job.

Example 05: Even though Marc was nervous while proposing marriage to his girlfriend, he tried to appear nonchalant about it.

Example 06: When the doctor was informing about her serious health problem, Mrs. Williams listened nonchalantly to keep up a brave front.

Example 07: The nonchalant toddler was asleep for long hours while his mother was away at work.

Example 08:Due to Peter's nonchalance and recklessness throughout the year, he requested his computer professor to solve his queries a day before his exam.

Example 09:Kelly was very confident and nonchalant during her first interview with a prestigious financial company.

Do you behave in a nonchalant manner with any of your friends or colleagues? And why?

[engpedia]

I am nonchalant about my clothes and always face criticism. Thank you for the video, I learned a new word today.

[damsramkrish]

Interestingly put up with so many examples.. its makes to remember the meaning and usage. Thank u.. I like it..

[vikashd]

I am nonchalant to the grins to criticisms and praise.

[thebes]

I'm from Saudi Arabia and i love this channel so much, i watch it every day .

[sundayibama]

I'm always nonchalant while listening to you

[dbgons]

Thank you for providing such great online English lessons! it's really helpful every time :)

[simonalex]

I learned a new word today, thank you

[ninujain]

I believe in being nonchalant during adverse conditions.

[Haiderable]

I try to behave nonchalantly before my friends and family members but I'm unable to do so. Maybe it's part of my personality to show care and concern for other's matters, so that; I can help them to resolve the problem.

[sunilsharma-kocp]

Great work. It would be great if you can tell all the synonyms and antonyms for word in the video. This will help us to a learn a few more words at the same time. :)

[Cyboring]

I'm always nonchalant with my friends : )

[MuhammadEgypt]

One has to be nonchalant in provocative arguments. 

[truelearner]

i was nonchalant about my english grammer. but now i really want to learn.

[yenphung]

To be honest, I don't know...But I always show myself  as a nonchalant person with my damn internal life.Now I really want to find  a heart to heart friend whom I can show my real emotions for .I hope this dream will come true in some day :))

[oscuseurope]

Good lesson... I was nonchalant during the world champion final coz my favourite team was not playing

[KrishnaKumar-sscu]

This is very easy way to remeber english word everyday. Thank you so much. Where is another word episode.

[myliveisyou]

this video very useful
thank you 
i learned new important word today

[وجديمنصور-ظم]

Realy it's important word for comunicate

[sbadrawia]

Great videos! However, I don't see the relevance of the loud music as it is distracting to me. But, again, very wonderful and helpful videos. I will be watching everyday. Thank you.

[neiljizz]

nonchalance is very significant in every walk of life.
professional cricketers stay nonchalant in the ground...
while making audacious decision, he does not stay nonchalant