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.

Synonyms of nonchalance

• disregard
• indifference

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

Among many Niger Deltans, there’s a mixture of ignorance, nonchalance, and clenched resignation around the industry’s environmental dangers, which take a back seat as folks get on with the business of everyday survival. —Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026

As Hüller approaches her father at the keyboard, her anger manifests as a kind of bored nonchalance. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026

During the conversation, Robinson reflected on his years in The Office, playing the wise warehouse worker Darryl Philbin, who continually frustrated manager Michael Scott (Carell) with his confidence and nonchalance. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026

French bangs—the eternally cool and messy-yet-polished style—are all about the illusion of nonchalance. —Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonchalance

• esperance
• nonresponse
• renaissance
• bons
• hans
• launce
• nonce
• sconce
• naissance
• response

Kids Definition

nonchalance

noun

non·​cha·​lance ˌnän-shə-ˈlän(t)s 

ˈnän-shə-ˌlän(t)s

: the quality or state of being nonchalant