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Nonchalant

/nˌɑnʃəˈlɑnt/
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(adj) Casually calm and relaxed.

He tried to appear nonchalant about the news.
Her nonchalant attitude masked her nervousness.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He tried to appear ____ about the bad news, but his shaking hands gave him away.

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