nonchalant UK /ˈnɒn.ʃəl.ənt/US /ˌnɑn.ʃəˈlɑnt/ adjective2 •Casually calm and relaxed.We handled the whole frenetic situation with a nonchalant attitude. •Indifferent; unconcerned; behaving as if detached.He is far too nonchalant about such a serious matter. formsmore nonchalant · most nonchalant