nonchalance

[non-shuh-lahns, non-shuh-lahns, -luhns]

noun

1. the state or quality of being nonchalant; cool indifference or lack of concern; casualness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonchalance¹

From French, dating back to 1670–80; nonchalant, -ance

Example Sentences

But to navigate that forest and find a clear solution, one must slash through their hubris with the same nonchalance as an employer slashing you from their payroll.

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With chilling nonchalance, Victor observes the start of a hairline fracture that will eventually produce a painful crack.

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“Jurassic World Rebirth” is Bailey’s first leading role in a film of this size, but you wouldn’t know that by the nonchalance he wears it with.

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"For me, it's the nonchalance. She picked up some great areas, gets on the ball, takes a shot and it just looks so easy for her."

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She meets Sorrentino’s demanding direction with a game nonchalance — so much staring at the lens!

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Related Words

• casualness www.thesaurus.com
• indifference 
• insouciance