uncaring
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Definition
- 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.
Adjective
- 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
- lacking affection or warm feeling
- an uncaring person