pococurantism

po·co·cu·ran·te

adj \ˈpō-kō-kyu̇-ˈran-tē, -ku̇-\

Definition of POCOCURANTE

: indifferent, nonchalant

— po·co·cu·ran·tism\-ˈran-ˌti-zəm\ noun

Examples of POCOCURANTE

1. <she has put up a strangely pococurante front throughout this whole ordeal>

Origin of POCOCURANTE

Italian poco curante caring little

First Known Use: 1815

Related to POCOCURANTE

Synonyms: apathetic, casual, complacent, disinterested, incurious, insensible, insouciant, nonchalant, perfunctory, indifferent, unconcerned, uncurious, uninterested

Antonyms: concerned, interested

Related Words: halfhearted, lukewarm, tepid; aloof, cold, numb, remote, unemotional; callous, hard-hearted, insensitive, unfeeling; calm, cool, detached, dispassionate; careless, heedless, mindless; impassive, impervious, phlegmatic, stoic (or stoical), stolid; lethargic, listless; unimpressed

Near Antonyms: attentive, aware, conscientious, heedful, mindful; caring, sensitive, warmhearted; ardent, fervent, keen, passionate, warm, zealous

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Rhymes with POCOCURANTE

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