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non·cha·lance \|nänshə|län(t)s, -ȧn(t)s; ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷_lən(t)s\ noun (-s) Etymology: French, from Old French, from nonchalant (present participle of nonchaloir to disregard, make light of), after such pairs as Old French abundant : abundance : an attitude marked by or reflecting lack of concern, anxiety, or excitement especially under circumstances that might be expected to provoke such feelings : a display or air of jaunty unconcern or indifference : imperturbability, poise, sangfroid < just takes a little practice, nonchalance, and stability — T.H.Fielding > < the nonchalance of boys who are sure of a dinner — R.W.Emerson > |