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nonchalance

  (nŏn'shə-läns') pronunciation
n.

Casual lack of concern: “The contemptuous nonchalance of her trailed hand irritated him” (Elizabeth Bowen).


 
 
Antonyms: nonchalance

n

Definition: calmness
Antonyms: anxiety, concern


 
Word Tutor: nonchalance
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IN BRIEF: n. - The trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care.

Tutor's tip: This word was used in the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.

 
WordNet: nonchalance
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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
  Synonyms: unconcern, indifference


 
 

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