nevermind

American  

[nev-er-mahynd, nev-er-mahynd] / ˌnɛv ərˈmaɪnd, ˈnɛv ərˌmaɪnd /

noun

Older Use.

1. attention; heed; notice (usually used in negative constructions).

   Pay him no nevermind.

2. business; affair; responsibility (usually used in negative constructions).

   It's no nevermind of yours.

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Etymology

Origin of nevermind

First recorded in 1930–35; noun use of verb phrase never mind

Example Sentences

The power of the American economy makes it tough to dent, nevermind topple.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

If this is the direction that the band is headed in for its next album, then I’ll see you on the dark side of the … nevermind.

From New York Times • Nov. 15, 2024

The scene is bookended by puke and social/professional humiliation, as the extremely Americanized Audrey struggles to keep down Thousand Year Egg shots, nevermind her guilt about being unable to adequately assimilate into Chinese culture.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2023

A judge has essentially said nevermind to a lawsuit brought by the so-called “Nirvana baby” who was featured on the rock band’s iconic “Nevermind” cover and who is now as old as the 30-year-old album.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2022

Roger was waking too; the creaking of the basket was enough to wake the deepest sleeper, nevermind the rocking and bumping.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman