NYT Dictionary

NONCHALANCE

/ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
NounNON-cha-lancenon-cha-lance · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

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

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French nonchalance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

acediaaccedieapathyboredomcarefreenesscarelessnesscoolnessdisinterestdisregarddoldrums

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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