nonchalance

noun

non·​cha·​lance ˌnän-shə-ˈlän(t)s 

ˌnän-shə-ˌlän(t)s, 

-lən(t)s

: the quality or state of being nonchalant

She faced the crowd with the nonchalance of an experienced speaker.

Synonyms of nonchalance

• disregard
• indifference

Examples of nonchalance in a Sentence

with their usual nonchalance they arrived at the wedding ceremony half an hour late

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s something quietly captivating and a little uncomfortable about the pavement snaps of girlhood; some teens accompanied by mothers, others affecting nonchalance, or standing on their hands to get attention. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

There’s still the nonchalance, the feeling of being all-powerful that many teenagers have. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

Their nonchalance about potential Social Security cuts further indicates reduced reliance on such benefits. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

There’s a Moon alert, which lightens the feelings of all your social exchanges and encourages a carefree nonchalance to everything. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonchalance

• nonresponse
• renaissance
• bons
• hans
• launce
• nonce
• sconce
• naissance
• response

Kids Definition

nonchalance

noun

non·​cha·​lance ˌnän-shə-ˈlän(t)s 

ˈnän-shə-ˌlän(t)s

: the quality or state of being nonchalant