ask nonchalantly

Frequency: 5.85.9 per million words

to pose a question in a casual, seemingly uninterested way

nonchalantlyVERB + nonchalantly

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Examples (10)

  • She tried to ask nonchalantly about his weekend plans, but her voice trembled slightly.
  • He would always ask nonchalantly if anyone needed help, even though he clearly had a full plate.
  • "So, what happened?" she asked nonchalantly, pretending to be engrossed in her phone.
  • The detective decided to ask nonchalantly about the missing evidence, hoping to catch a reaction.
  • Despite her anxiety, she managed to ask nonchalantly about the test results.
  • They usually ask nonchalantly when they want something, to avoid seeming too eager.
  • Having overheard their conversation, he felt compelled to ask nonchalantly for more details.
  • I watched him ask nonchalantly for the bill, as if he hadn't just won the lottery.
  • To avoid suspicion, the spy had to ask nonchalantly about the building's layout.
  • She would ask nonchalantly where he was going, but her eyes gave away her true curiosity.