Affection and Nonchalance

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Affection noun - A habitual attraction to some activity or thing.

Usage example: I'm rooting for the Cubs—just my natural affection for the underdog, I guess

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Nonchalance is an antonym for affection.

Nonchalance noun - Lack of interest or concern.

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Affection is an antonym for nonchalance.

Nearby Word: nonchalant

general	general affection	general nonchalance
casual	casual affection	casual nonchalance

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Nonchalance and Affection. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affection/nonchalance

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