nonchalant
Cool under pressure
Nonchalant describes a casual, unconcerned manner—cool and unbothered, whether genuinely or as a pose.
Someone nonchalant about a crisis either doesn't grasp its severity or wants to appear unfazed: She gave a nonchalant shrug when asked about the deadline.
The word often carries a hint of admiration for someone's composure under pressure.
Calm and unhurried
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- relaxedFree of stress
- breezyMildly windy, or nonchalant
- carefreeFree from anxiety
unbothered · chill · unhurried · leisurely · informal · unfussy · comfortable · loose
Impossible to disturb
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
- calmFree from agitation
poised · serene · cool-headed · steady · even-keeled · self-possessed · levelheaded · equanimous
Without feeling or concern
- disinterestedFree from personal stakes
- unmovedNot stirred physically/emotionally
- uncaringLacking emotional concern
- detachedApart or uninvolved
unemotional · impassive · phlegmatic · unresponsive · lukewarm · halfhearted · perfunctory · passionless
Without roughness or difficulty
- gracefulElegant in movement
- fluidSubstance that flows
- naturalNot artificially produced
- unforcedNot made to happen
easy · suave · slick · debonair · polished · urbane · elegant · sophisticated
Far away or aloof
- standoffishUnfriendly in manner
- reservedRestrained in manner
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
- coolCalm or fashionable
remote · unapproachable · detached · removed · superior · disdainful · haughty · supercilious
laid-back
Calm and unhurried
carefree · unbothered · chill · unhurried · leisurely · informal · unfussy · comfortable · loose · mellow
unflappable
Impossible to disturb
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
calm · poised · serene · cool-headed · steady · even-keeled · self-possessed · levelheaded · equanimous · placid
apathetic
Without feeling or concern
- disinterestedFree from personal stakes
- unmovedNot stirred physically/emotionally
- uncaringLacking emotional concern
detached · unemotional · impassive · phlegmatic · unresponsive · lukewarm · halfhearted · perfunctory · passionless · tepid
smooth
Without roughness or difficulty
unforced · easy · suave · slick · debonair · polished · urbane · elegant · sophisticated · stylish
distant
Far away or aloof
- standoffishUnfriendly in manner
- reservedRestrained in manner
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
cool · remote · unapproachable · detached · removed · superior · disdainful · haughty · supercilious · dismissive
- indifferenceapathy, indifference, unconcern, disinterest, disregard
- funnyfunny, comical, hilarious, humorous, amusing
- "Non-" wordsnonprofit, nonfiction, nonstop, nonsense, nonfat
- dismissive behaviorssnub, scorn, ignore, disdain, dismissal
- casual thingscasual wear, relaxed, laid-back, informal, easygoing
- discretiondiscreet, discretion, subtle, understated, unobtrusive
nonchalantpassionate
Intensely emotional or enthusiastic
fervent · ardent · zealous · intense · enthusiastic