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Nonchalant is a French loanword, but what is the literal translation of its older Latin roots?

nonchalant

[non-shuh-lahnt, non-shuh-lahnt, -luhnt] / ˌnɒn ʃəˈlɑnt, ˈnɒn ʃəˌlɑnt, -lənt /


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It isn’t an arrogance or nonchalant lack of passion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

The man known as “the Miz” was entirely nonchalant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

No doubt that playful warmth played a part in him being cast as Luffy, a hilariously nonchalant, yet utterly sincere would-be pirate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026

Heading into the results, investors were a bit more nonchalant about threats to the economy.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 14, 2026

He couldn’t believe how nonchalant his voice sounded as he said it.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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