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

• apathy
• casualness
• complacence
• disinterestedness
• disregard
• incuriosity
• incuriousness
• indifference
• insouciance
• torpor
• unconcern

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

Kilifi is where Kenya's creatives and remote workers have begun to settle, and the town hums with bohemian nonchalance. —Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Nov. 2024

For too long, Guardiola has shown that historical records are there to be swatted away with the nonchalance of a man in the conversation for the greatest manager of all time. —The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 2024

While devastated, Andriy also shows joy and nonchalance at being the last man alive. —Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Sep. 2024

Up next in the third and final installment of our deeper dive, Snoop Dog and the power of nonchalance. Follow me on LinkedIn. —Lilian Raji, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

nonchalance

noun

non·​cha·​lance ˌnän-shə-ˈlän(t)s 

ˈnän-shə-ˌlän(t)s

: the quality or state of being nonchalant