Definition of unconcern
1 : lack of care or interest : indifference his unconcern for personal gain
2 : freedom from excessive concern or anxiety
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Examples of unconcern in a Sentence
He has shown a surprising unconcern for his own safety.
wore an expression of general unconcern throughout the trial
Recent Examples of unconcern from the Web
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Ivey's seeming unconcern about 2018 is a curious thing to some of the state's longtime political observers.
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One thing that's been refreshing about Harry Styles' solo debut has been its complete unconcern with perceptions of masculinity.
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The low-profile success of MP3 blogs, and the apparent unconcern of the music industry, is in stark contrast to the aggressive anti-piracy actions taken by the Recording Industry Association of America in other spheres.
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First Known Use of unconcern
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UNCONCERN Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of unconcern for English Language Learners
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: lack of care about or interest in something
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: lack of care or interest
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