nonchalance

Meanings

• Noun

  A lack of concern or anxiety; careless or unconcerned attitude.

  - "His nonchalant attitude towards his studies was a cause for concern for his teachers."
  - "Despite the danger, she maintained a nonchalant demeanor."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nonchalance
halance , galance , stalance

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Variants

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nonchalance , nonchalances

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Etymology

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From French nonchalance, from non 'not' + chalance 'agility, lightness, ease'.

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Trivia

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1. Nonchalance is often associated with coolness and confidence, but it can also be a sign of arrogance or disrespect.

2. The French word chalance originally meant 'agility' or 'lightness', which is reflected in the English meaning of nonchalance as a lack of concern or ease.

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Related Concepts

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1. apathy: A feeling of indifference or lack of interest, which is similar to nonchalance but may be more extreme.

2. calmness: A state of peacefulness and tranquility, which may be a result of nonchalance.

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Culture

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Nonchalance is a common theme in literature, particularly in the portrayal of cool, confident characters. It is also used to describe the laid-back attitude of certain subcultures and social groups.

How to Memorize "nonchalance"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of not caring about something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory hook by associating the word with the phrase 'no concern, no chance'.

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