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nonchalance — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • lethargy noun A lack of energy and enthusiasm; sluggishness or drowsiness.
  • levity noun A lighthearted, joking attitude, especially when a situation calls for seriousness.
  • nonchalance noun Indifference, unconcern; carelessness; coolness; disregard, detachment.

Senses

nonchalance is used for these senses in English:

  • lethargy A state of extreme torpor, sopor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion, energy or enthusiasm; (loosely) sluggishness, laziness. [from 14th c.]
  • levity A lightness of manner or speech, frivolity; flippancy; a lack of appropriate seriousness; an inclination to make a joke of serious matters.
  • nonchalance Indifference, unconcern; carelessness; coolness; disregard, detachment.

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