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nonchalancethe 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/

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
💡 Concept

the state of being relaxed and appearing not to be worried about anything; casual indifference

She watches the dance with nonchalance, ignoring every glance
🎵 Rhyme

She watches the dance with nonchalance, ignoring every glance

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈnɑːnʃəlɑːns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈnɒnʃələns/

🌳Etymology

Prefixnon--
Rootchaloir
Suffix--ance

🎵Rhyme

dancechanceromanceglance
dance
chance
romance
glance

🔗Collocations

studied nonchalance
casual nonchalance
with nonchalance
feigned nonchalance
air of nonchalance
display nonchalance

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

His nonchalance about forgetting their anniversary was matched only by his surprise at sleeping on the couch.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

indifferenceunconcerndetachmentcoolnesscomposure

Antonyms

anxietyconcernagitation

Related

nonchalantcasualaloofblaséunperturbed

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