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nonchalance

/ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.22 in modern English

Syllables
non-cha-lance
IPA
/ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
18
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Indifference, unconcern; carelessness; coolness; disregard, detachment.

Uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from French nonchalance.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
  • British English: /ˈnɒnʃələns/

Usage

Inflected Forms

nonchalances (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

nonchalant

Synonyms

acedia accedie apathy boredom carefreeness carelessness coolness disinterest disregard doldrums ennui heedlessness

Rhymes With

response renaissance hans nonce sconce yonce lesperance ensconce gonce scronce cronce

Questions

How do you pronounce nonchalance?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/.
What does nonchalance mean?
Indifference, unconcern; carelessness; coolness; disregard, detachment.
Where does nonchalance come from?
Borrowed from French nonchalance.

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