are they the same, or is one slightly different than the other?
2007-03-14 09:29:54 · 5 answers · asked by Yvette S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
aloof is sort of distanced and unaproachable
nonchalant is more cool and relaxed
Aloof definition: 1.physically distant or apart from somebody or something
2.uninvolved or unwilling to become involved with other people or events, often out of a sense of lofty superiority to them
Nonchalant definition: indifferent; calm and unconcerned about things
2007-03-14 09:36:59 · answer #1 · answered by Bubblgum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote: stood apart with aloof dignity.
nonchalant - marked by blithe unconcern; "an ability to interest casual students"; "showed a casual disregard for cold weather"; "an utterly insouciant financial policy"; "an elegantly insouciant manner"; "drove his car with nonchalant abandon"; "was polite in a teasing nonchalant manner"
2007-03-14 09:42:03 · answer #2 · answered by cookiesandcorn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're similar, but with slightly different connotations. Nonchalant is laid-back and unassuming/casual, while aloof tends to be standoffish, cold and uppity.
2007-03-14 09:36:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Nonchalant" can be momentary. "Aloof" implies nonchalance as a continuing or persistent personality trait, even to the point of distance or iciness, disregard of others.
2007-03-14 09:35:01 · answer #4 · answered by DinDjinn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure.........but there are a LOT of different words that mean the same thing.......so i don't know?...
2007-03-14 09:35:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋