uncaring

adjective

un·​car·​ing ˌən-ˈker-iŋ 

: lacking proper sympathy, concern, or interest

a cold and uncaring manner/attitude/person

an uncaring [=apathetic] attitude toward schoolwork

uncaringly adverb

uncaringness noun

Examples of uncaring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other scholars, however, downplay the book’s diablerie, viewing the Pequod’s captain instead as an admirably heroic overreacher or a latter-day Prometheus facing down the gods, fate, the uncaring universe. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

This was not caused by an uncaring community, but by an overwhelming response delivered in a language and through customs different from those on full display at Latin Night. — Rev. José Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026

Or even better, use self-checkout to avoid the evil, uncaring cashier or bag person. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026

In my experience coaching executives, the leaders who struggle the most aren’t lazy or uncaring. — Melinda Fouts, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uncaring

• childbearing
• comparing
• declaring
• despairing
• forbearing
• impairing
• preparing
• repairing
• ridesharing
• timesharing
• unerring
• unsparing