uncaring

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uncaring

The teacher's uncaring attitude made the student feel alone.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Lacking concern, sympathy, or consideration for others; indifferent. Describes a person or attitude that shows no care or thought for the needs, feelings, or well-being of others.
    • Lacking affection or warmth; emotionally detached. Describes a person or relationship that is cold, unfeeling, or devoid of emotional connection.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • His uncaring attitude towards the homeless was shocking.
    • The nurse was criticized for her uncaring treatment of the patients.
    • She grew up in an uncaring environment, which made it hard for her to trust people.
    • An uncaring remark can sometimes cause more damage than an angry one.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be uncaring of/ about something": To show no concern or regard for a particular thing.
    • He seemed utterly uncaring of the consequences of his actions.
    • The corporation was uncaring about the environmental impact of its factory.
Variants and Related Words
  • Uncaringly (adverb): In a manner that shows no care or concern.
    • He shrugged uncaringly and walked away.
  • Uncaringness (noun): The state or quality of being uncaring (less common).
    • The uncaringness of the system was the real problem.
Synonyms
  • Thoughtless: Not showing consideration for others.
  • Indifferent: Having no particular interest or sympathy.
  • Unsympathetic: Not feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.
  • Callous: Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
  • Apathetic: Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Antonyms
  • Caring: Displaying kindness and concern for others.
  • Compassionate: Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
  • Thoughtful: Considerate of the needs of other people.
  • Sympathetic: Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • Cold and uncaring: A common collocation emphasizing emotional detachment and lack of warmth.
    • The bureaucracy felt impersonal, cold, and uncaring.
uncaring

The teacher's uncaring attitude made the student feel alone.

Adjective
  1. without care or thought for others; `Let them eat cake'"
    • the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread
  2. lacking affection or warm feeling
    • an uncaring person