nonchalance
noun
non·cha·lance
ˌnän-shə-ˈlän(t)s 
ˌnän-shə-ˌlän(t)s,
-lən(t)s
: the quality or state of being nonchalant
She faced the crowd with the nonchalance of an experienced speaker.
Examples of nonchalance in a Sentence
with their usual nonchalance they arrived at the wedding ceremony half an hour late
Recent Examples on the Web
That exception, however, proves the rule for a Class A festival that wears its nonchalance toward world premieres as a badge of honor.
—
Ben Croll, Variety, 17 June 2026
There's an elegant nonchalance to all things Celine, and these sneakers are imbued with that same essence.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Ayyoub Bouaddi slinked through their midfield with all the nonchalance of a cat in a souk.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Wide-leg denim has the kind of nonchalance that conveys relaxed elegance.
—Selene Oliva, Glamour, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for nonchalance
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ben Croll, Variety, 17 June 2026
There's an elegant nonchalance to all things Celine, and these sneakers are imbued with that same essence.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Ayyoub Bouaddi slinked through their midfield with all the nonchalance of a cat in a souk.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Wide-leg denim has the kind of nonchalance that conveys relaxed elegance.
—Selene Oliva, Glamour, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for nonchalance
Cite this Entry
“Nonchalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonchalance. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
nonchalance
noun
non·cha·lance
ˌnän-shə-ˈlän(t)s
ˈnän-shə-ˌlän(t)s
: the quality or state of being nonchalant
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
