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nonchalant definition
non·cha·lant (nän′s̸hə länt′; nän′s̸hə länt′, -lənt)
adjective
- without warmth or enthusiasm; not showing interest
- showing cool lack of concern; casually indifferent
Etymology: Fr < non (L non), not + chaloir, to care for < L calere, to be warm or ardent: see calorie
Related Forms:
- nonchalantly non′·cha·lant′ly adverb
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