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nonchalance

/ˈnɒnʃələns/ /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/

Meanings
noun
Indifference; carelessness; coolness; disregard, detachment.

Examples :

"Despite failing the exam, he shrugged with nonchalance and said he wasn't worried about it. "
attitude character mind

Related Words

Illustration failing

failing verb

/ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

To be unsuccessful.

"Throughout my life, I have always failed."

Illustration about

about adjective

/əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/

Moving around; astir.

"After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again."

Illustration indifference

indifference noun

/ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹəns/

The state of being indifferent.

"Her indifference to the suffering of stray animals was shocking to those who volunteered at the shelter. "

Illustration detachment

detachment noun

/dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/

The action of detaching; separation.

"The detachment of the classroom door handle required a strong pull. "

Illustration with

with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

Illustration worried

worried adjective

/ˈwʌɹid/

Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.

"She was worried about her son who had been sent off to fight in the war."

Illustration disregard

disregard noun

/dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/

The act or state of deliberately not paying attention or caring about; misregard.

"His complete disregard for the safety rules led to an accident. "

Illustration shrugged

shrugged verb

/ʃɹʌɡd/

To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.

"I asked him for an answer and he just shrugged."

Illustration coolness

coolness noun

/ˈkuːlnəs/

The state of being cool, i.e. chilly.

"The coolness of the air made the classroom much more comfortable. "

Illustration exam

exam noun

/ɛɡˈzæm/

The act of examining.

"The exam of the child's handwriting revealed several areas needing improvement. "

Illustration carelessness

carelessness noun

/ˈkɛələsnəs/ /ˈkɛɹləsnəs/

Lack of care.

"This accident was caused by carelessness."

Illustration despite

despite noun

/dɪˈspaɪt/

Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.

"Despite her parents' disapproval, Sarah pursued her dream of becoming a musician. "