English Explanatory Dictionary

nonchalance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Indifference, unconcern; carelessness; coolness; disregard, detachment.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɒnʃələns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nonchalance.wav /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/

Word forms

nonchalance nonchalances

Etymology

Borrowed from French nonchalance.

Synonyms

acedia accedie apathy boredom carefreeness carelessness coolness disinterest disregard doldrums ennui heedlessness indifference insouciance languor lassitude lethargy listlessness malaise melancholia melancholy unconcern unease weltschmerz

Related words

nonchalant
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