Unconcern
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Unconcern is a noun meaning Lack of interest or care; indifference or apathy.
Meaning
Lack of interest or care; indifference or apathy.
More Meanings
- Freedom from worry or apprehensiveness; insouciance or nonchalance.
Example Sentences
[Albert, about Bear asleep:] A soft smile of lovin' unconcern on his friendly face as he dozes on.
Elizabeth took up some needlework, and was sufficiently amused in attending to what passed between Darcy and his companion. The perpetual commendations of the lady, either on his handwriting, or on the evenness of his lines, or on the length of his letter, with the perfect unconcern with which her praises were received, formed a curious dialogue, and was exactly in union with her opinion of each.
Word Forms
- unconcerns
Synonyms for unconcern
Depending on context, synonyms include indifference, nonchalance.
Antonyms for unconcern
Common opposites include concern.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include indifference, nonchalance, uninterest, unconcernment, apathy, acedia.
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