NONCHALANCE


Meaning of NONCHALANCE in English

|nänshə|län(t)s, -ȧn(t)s; ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷_lən(t)s noun

( -s )

Etymology: French, from Old French, from nonchalant (present participle of nonchaloir to disregard, make light of), after such pairs as Old French abundant : abundance

: an attitude marked by or reflecting lack of concern, anxiety, or excitement especially under circumstances that might be expected to provoke such feelings : a display or air of jaunty unconcern or indifference : imperturbability , poise , sangfroid

just takes a little practice, nonchalance , and stability — T.H.Fielding

the nonchalance of boys who are sure of a dinner — R.W.Emerson

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