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as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or troubles
playful and unconcerned despite his medical emergency
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as in casual
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
a featherbrain completely unconcerned about the important issues of the day
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Recent Examples of unconcerned
If the president is unconcerned with the highest inflation in three years, that may buy Warsh a reprieve from expectations to quickly lower interest rates.
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Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
There was no mention of a possible concussion by Schaeffer, who seemed unconcerned about Freeman’s availability.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
For all the council’s talk of LA being a sanctuary city, our leaders appear unconcerned about whether members of vulnerable communities can afford to live in the city.
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Henry Mantel,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
Those institutions are largely unconcerned with the small- and medium-sized enterprises that Fasanara has become so accustomed to financing and would much rather continue to focus on large, mainstream corporate clients, where the returns are gigantic.
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Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unconcerned
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
There was no mention of a possible concussion by Schaeffer, who seemed unconcerned about Freeman’s availability.
—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
For all the council’s talk of LA being a sanctuary city, our leaders appear unconcerned about whether members of vulnerable communities can afford to live in the city.
—
Henry Mantel,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
Those institutions are largely unconcerned with the small- and medium-sized enterprises that Fasanara has become so accustomed to financing and would much rather continue to focus on large, mainstream corporate clients, where the returns are gigantic.
—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unconcerned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconcerned
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That play effectively started once defender Tim Ream tracked down a goal kick near the half-line, then passed up to Tyler Adams for a nonchalant back-heel pass to Tillman.
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Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.
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Families, longtime soccer fans and casual viewers mixed on the concourse, creating a festival atmosphere with chants, flags and interactive soccer activities on the field.
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That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.
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Yet in recent weeks, Taylor has been out and about, suspiciously carefree.
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The tragic ending, meanwhile, could traumatize those expecting a colorful, carefree romp for life.
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Midi lengths refuse to commit to long or short camps, settling in the middle for a moment that's polished and truly insouciant.
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There is nothing insouciant about me.
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This relaxed pick is incredibly soft, really cute, and surprisingly easy to style.
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The tasting terrace, one of the loveliest places in the region, is the perfect spot to spend an afternoon with its relaxed atmosphere and sweeping views of the estate’s vineyards.
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“Unconcerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconcerned. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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