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Definition of nonchalant

nonchalant

/ˌnɑːn.ʃəˈlɑːnt/
non · cha · lant
Adverb:nonchalantly
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• adjective

1

Feeling or appearing casually calm, relaxed, and unconcerned; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

Example

"Despite the high stakes of the championship match, the veteran player maintained a nonchalant demeanor on the court."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 18th century from French nonchalant, the present participle of nonchaloir ('to disregard'), formed from non- ('not') and chaloir ('to care for'), ultimately from Latin calere ('to be warm' or 'to feel concern').

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