NONCHALANCE

nonchalance, unconcern, indifference

(noun) the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

nonchalance (usually uncountable, plural nonchalances)

indifference; carelessness; coolness; disregard, detachment.

Synonyms

• See also: apathy

Source: Wiktionary


Non`cha`lance", n. Etym: [F. See Nonchalant.]

Definition: Indifference; carelessness; coolness.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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