nevermind
Americannoun
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attention; heed; notice (usually used in negative constructions).
Pay him no nevermind.
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business; affair; responsibility (usually used in negative constructions).
It's no nevermind of yours.
Etymology
Origin of nevermind
First recorded in 1930–35; noun use of verb phrase never mind
Example Sentences
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"Bands are finding it hard to compete no matter what, nevermind with some AI bands taking over," he says.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
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
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
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