Definition of unconcernnext

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Recent Examples of unconcern The book’s occasional oases of self-examination are surrounded by dusty expanses of omission and unconcern. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025 Whatever the reason, Maxwell’s strength and the shark’s apparent unconcern put one of Maxwell’s friends in danger. — Donald Millus, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025 Every expression of concern is in fact an expression of unconcern about something else; each of them merits a rebuke and you have been appointed (by yourself, but nevermind) to deliver it. — Rebecca Solnit january 31, Literary Hub, 31 Jan. 2024 Marked by the artist’s apparent unconcern with conventional modeling and draftsmanship and by the velvety smoothness of his brushwork, the paintings exude an aura of quietude and utter perfection unrivaled in the work of his peers. — Mary Tompkins Lewis, WSJ, 26 Nov. 2022 The word-play conveys somehow a sense of confidence and unconcern. — George Calhoun, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconcern
Noun
  • In addition, the jury found the two deputies acted with reckless disregard and awarded $10 million in punitive damages.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Waititi’s the opposite of a detailed world-builder, which can be a good quality — his joyful disregard is what made his first Thor film so enjoyable.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • On Monday, Boulder police said 18-year-old Omar Perez of Thornton, Colorado, was arrested on Monday morning and charged with first-degree murder with extreme indifference and assault in the first-degree with extreme indifference.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The goal is pure pleasure, not a statement or message; the worst-case scenario is indifference or mild disappointment—not, say, horror at your fundamental misunderstanding of a long-standing personal relationship.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Unconcern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconcern. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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