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Definition of nonchalance

nonchalance

/ˌnɑːn.ʃəˈlɑːns/
non · cha · lance
Adverb:nonchalantly
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Adjective:nonchalant
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nonchalance Lexical Profile

nonchalance Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of appearing casually calm, relaxed, and unconcerned, or of displaying cool indifference.

Example

"Despite the intense pressure of the championship match, she stepped onto the court with an air of effortless nonchalance."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from French nonchalance, from Old French nonchaloir ('to disregard'), formed from non- ('not') and chaloir ('to concern or matter'), which ultimately derives from Latin calere ('to be warm or hot').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonchalance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonchalance
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