nonchalance
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non·cha·lance
(nŏn'shə-läns') 
n.
Casual lack of concern: "The contemptuous nonchalance of her trailed hand irritated him" (Elizabeth Bowen).
n.
Casual lack of concern: "The contemptuous nonchalance of her trailed hand irritated him" (Elizabeth Bowen).
Fowler's Modern English Usage:
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nonchalance, nonchalant
Roget's Thesaurus:
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nonchalance
noun
- A stable, calm state of the emotions: aplomb, balance, collectedness, composure, coolness, equanimity, imperturbability, imperturbableness, poise, sang-froid, self-possession, unflappability. Slang cool. See calm/agitation, feelings.
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nonchalance
IN BRIEF: n. - The trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care.
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Mentioned in
Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?
(1970 Drama Film)
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