nonchalance

American  

[non-shuh-lahns, non-shuh-lahns, -luhns] / ˌnɒn ʃəˈlɑns, ˈnɒn ʃəˌlɑns, -ləns /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of nonchalance

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

Example Sentences

In his later years he paraded his nonchalance: “If you don’t understand it, I’ll just write another one,” he told a reporter of his work.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Salon

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

From Salon

“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.

From Salon

"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."

From BBC

Related Words

• casualness
• indifference
• insouciance