as in disregard
lack of interest or concern
with their usual nonchalance they arrived at the wedding ceremony half an hour late
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Recent Examples of nonchalance
As Hüller approaches her father at the keyboard, her anger manifests as a kind of bored nonchalance.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
The complete disconnect between the deteriorating situation and the nonchalance of institutional Washington is simply stunning, especially considering how the status quo could complicate what’s forecast to be a record-breaking travel season this spring.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 18 Mar. 2026
During the conversation, Robinson reflected on his years in The Office, playing the wise warehouse worker Darryl Philbin, who continually frustrated manager Michael Scott (Carell) with his confidence and nonchalance.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
French bangs—the eternally cool and messy-yet-polished style—are all about the illusion of nonchalance.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
The complete disconnect between the deteriorating situation and the nonchalance of institutional Washington is simply stunning, especially considering how the status quo could complicate what’s forecast to be a record-breaking travel season this spring.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 18 Mar. 2026
During the conversation, Robinson reflected on his years in The Office, playing the wise warehouse worker Darryl Philbin, who continually frustrated manager Michael Scott (Carell) with his confidence and nonchalance.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
French bangs—the eternally cool and messy-yet-polished style—are all about the illusion of nonchalance.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nonchalance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonchalance
Noun
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If Maison Estelle is known for its wild interiors, popularity with the global entrepreneurial elite and disregard for dress code, the Manor follows suit with this beautiful and boisterous second chapter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The rogues’ gallery of killers released by the Parole Board came with rap sheets often marked by blatant disregard for human life.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Not necessarily devastated or depressed in the way people often imagine depression, but just a persistent feeling of apathy or indifference.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The book is not science fiction, but a real possibility of the outcome of the global warming and our indifference towards scientific facts.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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“Nonchalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonchalance. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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