nonchalance

noun
UK: /ˌnɒn.ʃəˈlɒns/
US: /ˌnɑːn.ʃəˈlɑːns/

  1. The quality of appearing calm and not caring about things.

    1. She showed nonchalance when she lost the game.
    2. His nonchalance about the exam results worried his parents, revealing a lack of concern.

  2. A relaxed and easy manner.

    1. He acted with nonchalance at the party.
    2. Her nonchalance during the interview hid her nervousness, a carefully constructed facade.

Synonyms

indifference aloofness unconcern detachment apathy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nonchalance" in English means: The quality of appearing calm and not caring about things., A relaxed and easy manner..

The phonetic transcription of "nonchalance" is /ˌnɒn.ʃəˈlɒns/ in British English and /ˌnɑːn.ʃəˈlɑːns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nonchalance": indifference, aloofness, unconcern, detachment, apathy.

Example usage of "nonchalance": "She showed nonchalance when she lost the game.". More examples on the page.