Nonchalance
['nɒnʃ(ə)l(ə)ns;'nɒnʃəl(ə)ns]
Definition
(noun.) the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern.
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Definition
(n.) Indifference; carelessness; coolness.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [Fr.] Carelessness, indifference, unconcern, coolness.
Typist: Patricia
Definition
n. unconcern: coolness: indifference.—adj. Nonchalant (non′sha-lant).—adv. Non′chalantly.
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Examples
- There had been nonchalance in his tone, showing her that he felt no absolute grief at a consummation which to her was a positive horror. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- The Mino walked statelily up to her, with manly nonchalance. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- The fact is, that Roylands' admiration of the portrait seemed to ruffle Caliphronas very much, and quite altered his usual nonchalance of manner. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
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