Definition

1. Noun:
   • A feeling of lack of concern: A state of not being worried, anxious, or interested in something.
   • The trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern: A manner or attitude characterized by calm indifference or detachment.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • His unconcern about the upcoming exam surprised his worried friends.
  • She faced the crisis with an air of complete unconcern.
  • The manager's unconcern for customer complaints damaged the company's reputation.

Advanced Usage

• "with unconcern": in a manner showing a lack of concern.
  • He dismissed the allegations with a shrug of unconcern.
• "an attitude of unconcern": a settled way of thinking or feeling that shows indifference.
  • The government was criticized for its attitude of unconcern toward the poverty crisis.

Variants and Related Words

• Unconcerned (adjective): not worried or anxious; indifferent.
  • She was unconcerned about the rumors.
• Unconcernedly (adverb): in an unconcerned manner.
  • He walked unconcernedly through the noisy protest.

Synonyms

• Indifference: lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
• Apathy: lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
• Nonchalance: the state of being nonchalant; calm and relaxed, seeming not to care.
• Detachment: a state of being objective or aloof.

Antonyms

• Concern: anxiety; worry.
• Care: serious attention or consideration applied to avoid harm or error.
• Solicitude: care or concern for someone or something.
• Anxiety: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• A studied unconcern: an indifference that is deliberate or pretended.
  • He maintained a studied unconcern, though he was deeply affected by the news.
• To show unconcern: to display a lack of worry or interest.
  • Despite the danger, the explorer showed total unconcern.

Noun

1. a feeling of lack of concern
2. the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern