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nonchalant meaning in Hindi

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nonchalant adjective

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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)

  4. SSC MTS 2023 Antonyms

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
    Nonchalant

    Answer & 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 ✅

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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.

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