Meaning: Feeling or appearing calmly unconcerned
Hindi: उदासीन, निश्चिंत
Synonyms: indifferent, casual, unconcerned, composed
Antonyms: anxious, worried, concerned
Asked in: SSC MTS 2025 · SSC CGL 2025 T-1 · SSC MTS 2023 · SSC CGL 2022 T-1
nonchalant in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Spelling
Select the option with the correct spelling that can replace the underlined word in the given sentence. If the spelling in the given sentence is already correct, choose Option "No replacement required".
He remained nonchaliant even when chaos erupted around him, as if nothing could shake his calm.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) nonchalant
The correct spelling is 'nonchalant' (Option 2). The word ' nonchaliant ' in the sentence is misspelt. 'Nonchalant' means appearing casually calm and relaxed, not displaying anxiety or enthusiasm.
Option 1 (' nonchalent ') is incorrect — wrong ending '- ent ' instead of '-ant'.
Option 3 (' nonchelant ') is incorrect — has 'e' instead of 'a' in the second syllable.
Option 4 is incorrect because the underlined word is misspelt and does require replacement. - SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: NONCHALANT
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Carefree
Nonchalant = casually unconcerned, calm, indifferent.
Carefree (free from worry) is the closest synonym.
Anxious, Tense, Worried are antonyms of nonchalant. - SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The actor was ridiculed for her nonchalant attitude towards her work.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Considerate
Answer: Considerate
Explanation:
• Nonchalant means indifferent or unconcerned (उदासीन).
• Considerate means thoughtful and showing concern for others (विचारशील), making it the direct antonym.
• Other options:
• Unconcerned – synonym of nonchalant
• Boisterous – noisy or energetic (उत्कट)
• Retrospective – looking back on past events (पश्चात्वर्ती) - SSC MTS 2023 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
NonchalantAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) Caring
Answer: (4) Caring
Solution:
• The word "Nonchalant" means appearing casually calm, indifferent, or unconcerned (बेपरवाह, उदासीन)
• The correct antonym is "Caring", which means showing concern and empathy for others (देखभाल करने वाला, संवेदनशील)
• Marvellous – excellent or wonderful (उत्कृष्ट) – not an antonym
• Flexible – adaptable (लचीला) – unrelated
• Covert – secret or hidden (गुप्त) – unrelated
Therefore, the antonym of Nonchalant is (4) Caring ✅
Examples
- “She remained nonchalant despite the chaos around her.”
nonchalant – questions
What is the meaning of nonchalant in Hindi?
nonchalant means “उदासीन, निश्चिंत” in Hindi. In English: Feeling or appearing calmly unconcerned
What are the synonyms of nonchalant?
Synonyms of nonchalant: indifferent, casual, unconcerned, composed.
What is the opposite of nonchalant?
Antonyms of nonchalant: anxious, worried, concerned.
Has nonchalant been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – nonchalant has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC MTS 2023, SSC CGL 2022 T-1.