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Offhanded vs Nonchalant - What's the difference?

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Offhanded is a synonym of nonchalant.


As adjectives the difference between offhanded and nonchalant

is that offhanded is in a casual or curt style, without preparation or thought while nonchalant is casually calm and relaxed.

offhanded

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • in a casual or curt style, without preparation or thought

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    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