Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Even after missing the last bus, Kabir looked nonchalant and walked home whistling.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Unconcerned
In the given sentence, nonchalant means calm and relaxed, showing no worry about what has happened. Its synonym is unconcerned. Example: Riya looked nonchalant even when her name was called first.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Exhausted | very tired (Kabir was whistling, so he did not look worn out) | The workers were exhausted after a long day in the fields. |
| (2) Annoyed | a little angry (Kabir walked home whistling, so he was not upset) | Meena was annoyed when her brother took her pen. |
| (3) Embarrassed | feeling shy or ashamed in front of others (nothing in the sentence shows that Kabir felt ashamed) | Arun felt embarrassed when he forgot his lines on stage. |
| (4) Unconcerned (answer) | not worried or troubled about something (same as nonchalant) | Papa seemed unconcerned about the small scratch on the car. |
| Synonyms of nonchalant: unconcerned, calm, casual, carefree Antonyms of nonchalant: anxious, worried, nervous, tense |