nonchalance — the state of being relaxed and appearing not to be worried about anything; casual indifference
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being relaxed and appearing not to be worried about anything; casual indifference
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɑːnʃəlɑːns/
Korean meaning: 무관심, 태연함, 냉담함
Korean pronunciation: **논**셜런스
Example Sentences
- Despite winning the lottery, he announced it with complete nonchalance as if he had just bought milk.
- Her nonchalance about the exam results worried her parents more than panic would have.
- With practiced nonchalance, the spy ordered coffee while secretly photographing classified documents.
nonchalance
NOUN//ˈnɑːnʃəlɑːns//
the state of being relaxed and appearing not to be worried about anything; casual indifference
the state of being relaxed and appearing not to be worried about anything; casual indifference
She watches the dance with nonchalance, ignoring every glance
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🌳Etymology
Origin
프랑스어에서 온 단어로, '뜨겁지 않다'는 뜻의 'non-' + 'chaloir'(관심을 갖다)에서 유래되었습니다. 마치 차가운 얼음처럼 아무것도 신경 쓰지 않는 상태를 표현합니다.
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📝Examples
“Despite winning the lottery, he announced it with complete nonchalance as if he had just bought milk.”
“Her nonchalance about the exam results worried her parents more than panic would have.”
“With practiced nonchalance, the spy ordered coffee while secretly photographing classified documents.”
“His nonchalance about forgetting their anniversary was matched only by his surprise at sleeping on the couch.”
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