What is another word for nonchalance?

Pronunciation: [nˈɒnʃələns] (IPA)

Nonchalance is a word that describes a casual attitude or indifference towards a situation. Some synonyms for nonchalance include apathy, indifference, detachment, insouciance, unconcern, and lack of interest. Apathy refers to a lack of emotions, feelings or motivation. Indifference suggests a disinterest or detachment towards a particular matter. Detachment implies a lack of emotional involvement or attachment. Insouciance refers to a carefree or lighthearted attitude towards something important. Unconcern suggests a lack of worry or concern about a particular matter. Lack of interest refers to a disinterest or lack of engagement in something. These are all words that can be used interchangeably with nonchalance depending on the context.

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What are the opposite words for nonchalance?

Nonchalance refers to a state of being indifferent or unconcerned. Some antonyms for nonchalance are anxiety, concern, and worry. Anxiety refers to a state of unease caused by an impending event or uncertain outcome. Concern, on the other hand, denotes the attention paid to an issue with regards to its impact on an individual or their environment. Worry implies unease about the future or a particular concern. Other antonyms for nonchalance are engagement, excitement, and enthusiasm. Engagement represents the state of being involved and attentive to a particular matter. Excitement denotes a heightened state of emotion or anticipation. Finally, enthusiasm relates to exuberance or eagerness with regards to something or someone.

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Usage examples for Nonchalance

This was the point reached when Detective Harborne put in an appearance and, with professional nonchalance, took over the investigation.
"The Sins of Séverac Bablon"
Sax Rohmer
Finally, lighting a cigarette with an air of nonchalance but ill assumed, Sheard strolled out of the hotel.
"The Sins of Séverac Bablon"
Sax Rohmer
With superb nonchalance, he settled himself for his accustomed nap in his employer's chair.
"The Crevice"
William John Burns and Isabel Ostrander

Famous quotes with Nonchalance

  • It should be done with the same degree of alacrity and nonchalance that you would display in authorizing a highly intelligent trained bear to remove your appendix.
    Daniel S. Greenberg
  • I would live all my life in nonchalance and insouciance, Were it not for making a living, which is rather a nouciance.
    Ogden Nash
  • Jazz music is an intensified feeling of nonchalance.
    Francoise Sagan
  • I never learned to throw a baseball with confidence, but I knew how to aim a newspaper well enough. I could make my mark from the sidewalk—one hand on the handlebar—with deadeye nonchalance. The paper flew over my shoulder; it twirled over hedges and open sprinklers to land with a fine plop only inches from the door. In the growling gray light (San Francisco still has foghorns), I collect the San Francisco Chronicle from the wet steps. I am so lonely I must subscribe to three papers
    Richard Rodriguez
  • If I were king of radio, mighty monarch of the air lanes, I would make Will Cuppy the master of ceremonies on all programs, because he has the nonchalance and grace of the genuine man-about-town. His quips are as fresh as traffic cops and his delivery leaves this corner as happy as a comedian who has just found a sponsor.
    Will Cuppy

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