unconcern

un·con·cern

noun \ˌən-kən-ˈsərn\

Definition of UNCONCERN

1

: lack of care or interest : indifference <his unconcern for personal gain>

2

: freedom from excessive concern or anxiety

Examples of UNCONCERN

1. He has shown a surprising unconcern for his own safety.
2. <wore an expression of general unconcern throughout the trial>

First Known Use of UNCONCERN

1684

Related to UNCONCERN

Synonyms: apathy, casualness, complacence, disinterestedness, disregard, incuriosity, incuriousness, insouciance, nonchalance, torpor, indifference

Antonyms: concern, interest, regard

Related Words: halfheartedness, lukewarmness, tepidity, tepidness; carelessness, heedlessness, recklessness, unawareness; lethargy, listlessness; aloofness, coldness, cool, detachment, dispassion; callosity, callousness, hard-heartedness, hardness, insensitivity; bloodlessness, impassiveness, impassivity, phlegm, stoicism, stolidity

Near Antonyms: attention, attentiveness, awareness, conscientiousness, curiosity, heedfulness, keenness; sensitivity, warmheartedness; bias, partiality, prejudice; ardor, desire, fervency, passion, vehemence, warmth, zeal

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Rhymes with UNCONCERN

about-turn, Comintern, in return, on the turn, out of turn, overturn, slash-and-burn, taciturn, to a turn