as in disregard
lack of interest or concern
a teacher who is trying to overcome her students' entrenched incuriosity about world events
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Noun
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Such conduct exhibits 'a reckless disregard' for which penalties and disqualification are warranted.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025 -
The lack of communication by HHS and other CDC political leadership that culminates in social media posts announcing major policy changes without prior notice demonstrate a disregard of normal communication channels and common sense.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But to the other, this is often construed as coldness or indifference.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, despite facing indifference or opposition from whichever political party is in power, the folks in our film carry on.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Incuriosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incuriosity. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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