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[ non-shuh -lahns , non -shuh -lahns, -luh ns ] SHOW IPA
/ ˌnɒn ʃəˈlɑns, ˈnɒn ʃəˌlɑns, -ləns / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun the state or quality of being nonchalant; cool indifference or lack of concern; casualness.
Origin of nonchalance From French, dating back to 1670–80; see origin at nonchalant, -ance
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Example sentences from the Web for nonchalance I thought his nonchalance suggested that he failed to grasp the gravity of his situation.
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This is not a time to manipulate or skulk into situations sideways, attempting to give a false impression of nonchalance .
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Authentic beauty comes when something precious is treated with nonchalance —even disrespect, perhaps even a bit of abuse.
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Cheerfulness requires something more than a well-balanced Rabelaisian nonchalance in adversity and a keen relish for all pleasure.
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 3 No 2, February 1863 | Various
Blacklock tried hard to assume the manly attitude of nonchalance ; tried and failed utterly.
The King of Arcadia | Francis Lynde
She would defeat him again with her calm and her nonchalance , just as she had done this time.
A Fair Mystery | Bertha M. Clay
Perhaps it was his mastery of the situation that gave him unconsciously a rock-like air of nonchalance .
The Street Called Straight | Basil King
Bud caught his breath, for obviously Gram had seen through Gramps' nonchalance .
The Black Fawn | James Arthur Kjelgaard
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Words related to nonchalance casualness, indifference, insouciance, disregard, composure