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Combative vs Nonchalant - What's the difference?

combative | nonchalant |

As adjectives the difference between combative and nonchalant

is that combative is given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious while nonchalant is casually calm and relaxed.

combative

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.
    • His combative style leads to many arguments.

    Synonyms

    * See also ----

    nonchalant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • 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.

    Synonyms

    * (casually calm) carefree, cool, mellow, easygoing * (indifferent) , unconcerned * See also