unconcern
/'ʌnkən'sə:n/
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Definition
- 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
- a feeling of lack of concern
- the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern