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unconcern

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of unconcern

lack of interest or concern
  • He wore an expression of general unconcern throughout the trial.
Synonyms of unconcern

apathy, casualness, complacence, disinterestedness, disregard, incuriosity, incuriousness, indifference, insouciance, nonchalance, torpor
Words Related to unconcern

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 of unconcern

attention, attentiveness, awareness, conscientiousness, curiosity, heedfulness, keenness

sensitivity, warmheartedness

bias, partiality, prejudice

ardor, desire, fervency, passion, vehemence, zeal
Antonyms of unconcern

concern, interest, regard

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