degage

• Adjectif de sens vieilli ou littéraire désignant quelqu'un qui est libre de toute contrainte, détaché, imperturbable ou calme dans son comportement ; peu courant en anglais moderne.

An obsolete adjective meaning free from constraint, composed, or unruffled in manner; now rarely used in modern English.

1. Free and relaxed in mannerC2formal

   Having a carefree, easygoing, and unconstrained demeanor.

   Décontracté, insouciant

   • He walked into the room with a dégagé air, as if nothing could disturb him.
   • Her dégagé attitude made her popular among her peers.
   • Despite the pressure, he remained dégagé and composed.

   Synonymescarefreecasualeasygoingfreelaid-backnonchalantrelaxedunconcernedunconstrainedunruffled

   Antonymesanxiousconcernedconstrainedformalstifftenseuptightworried

2. Showing lack of emotional involvementC2formal

   Detached or unconcerned, not emotionally invested in a situation.

   Détaché

   • She listened to the news with a dégagé expression, showing no sign of distress.
   • His dégagé response to the criticism surprised everyone.
   • The artist's dégagé style of painting reflected his indifference to public opinion.

   Synonymesaloofcasualdetacheddispassionateindifferentnonchalantunconcerned

   Antonymesattentivecaringcommittedconcernedengagedinterestedinvolved