nevermind

[ nev-er-mahynd, nev-er-mahynd ]

/ ˌnɛv ərˈmaɪnd, ˈnɛv ərˌmaɪnd /

noun Older Use.

attention; heed; notice (usually used in negative constructions): Pay him no nevermind.

business; affair; responsibility (usually used in negative constructions): It's no nevermind of yours.

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Discover The Influence Of Portuguese On English Via This Quiz!

We’ve gathered some interesting words donated to English from Portuguese … as well as some that just don’t translate at all. Do you know what they mean?

Question 1 of 11

Which of the following bird names traces its immediate origin to Portuguese?

owl

crow

piranha

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Words nearby nevermind

never say never, never-ending, never-never, never-never land, neverland, nevermind, nevermore, nevers, nevertheless, neviim, nevil

Origin of nevermind

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

Example sentences from the Web for nevermind

Nevermind that Newmark has never preached family values, nor is he a particularly well-known MP.
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Nevermind that the Constitution allows both houses of Congress to determine their own rules and governing procedures.
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Nevermind the clinical neon lights or the hospital feel: Gurung's spring collection exploded with colors and prints.
Prabal Gurung Spring Summer 2014: Electric Feel|Isabel Wilkinson|September 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Nevermind Clint—it was Mrs. Romney who failed to deliver at the RNC.
Ann Romney’s Big Boo Boo|Judith Grey|September 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST

“Nevermind,” it seemed to say; “we shall have to-morrow;” and then she bade them cheerfully good-night.
Not Like Other Girls|Rosa N. Carey