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nonchalance Definition

non·cha·lance (nän′s̸hə läns′; nän′s̸hə läns′, -ləns)

noun

the state or quality of being nonchalant

nonchalance Synonyms

nonchalance

n.

apathy, disregard, insouciance, composure; see indifference 1, composure. See syn. study at composure.

nonchalance Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • apparent: Few can imagine such apparent nonchalance from people who know they are shortly about to die, let alone undertake such a callous act.
  • such: Few can imagine such apparent nonchalance from people who know they are shortly about to die, let alone undertake such a callous act.