Definition of nonchalance Nonchalance

/nɑˈnʃʌlɑˈns/ - [nanshulans] - non•cha•lance

We found 5 definitions of nonchalance from 5 different sources.

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What does nonchalance mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: nonchalances

nonchalance - the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
  unconcern, indifference
  carefreeness the trait of being without worry or responsibility
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • nonchalance (n.)
    Indifference; carelessness; coolness.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • nonchalance
    non′shal-ans, n. unconcern: coolness: indifference.—adj. Nonchalant (non′sha-lant).adv. Non′chalantly. [Fr., non, not, chaloir, to care for—L. calēre, to be warm.]

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