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noun non·cha·lance \ˌnän-shə-ˈlän(t)s; ˌnän-shə-ˌlän(t)s, -lən(t)s\

Definition of nonchalance

  1. :  the quality or state of being nonchalant She faced the crowd with the nonchalance of an experienced speaker.

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Examples of nonchalance in a Sentence

  1. with their usual nonchalance they arrived at the wedding ceremony half an hour late

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1678

nonchalance Synonyms

Synonyms
apathy, casualness, complacence, disinterestedness, disregard, incuriosity, incuriousness, insouciance, indifference, torpor, unconcern
Antonyms
concern, interest, regard
Related Words
halfheartedness, lukewarmness, tepidity, tepidness; carelessness, heedlessness, recklessness, unawareness; lethargy, listlessness; aloofness, coldness, cool, detachment, dispassion; callosity, callousness, hard-heartedness, hardness, insensitivity; bloodlessness, impassiveness, impassivity, phlegm, stoicism, stolidity
Near Antonyms
attention, attentiveness, awareness, conscientiousness, curiosity, heedfulness, keenness; sensitivity, warmheartedness; bias, partiality, prejudice; ardor, desire, fervency, passion, vehemence, warmth, zeal

NONCHALANCE Defined for Kids

nonchalance

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noun non·cha·lance \ˌnän-shə-ˈläns\

Definition of nonchalance for Students

  1. :  the state of being relaxed and free from concern or excitement

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