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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Origin of nevermind

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

Words nearby nevermind

never fear, Never give a sucker an even break, never had it so good, one, never hear the end of, neverland, nevermind, never miss a trick, nevermore, never-never, never-never land, never put off until tomorrow

Example sentences from the Web for nevermind

Nevermind that Newmark has never preached family values, nor is he a particularly well-known MP.
U.K. Tabloid Absurdly Claims ‘Public Interest’ Served in Politician’s Sex Sting|Lizzie Crocker|September 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nevermind that the Constitution allows both houses of Congress to determine their own rules and governing procedures.
The ‘Defining Issue of Our Time’ Is Obama’s Constitutional Excesses|Ron Christie|January 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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

Idioms and Phrases with nevermind

never mind

Don't worry about something, don't trouble yourself, it doesn't matter. For example, Never mind what I said, it wasn't important, or Never mind, you can always take the driver's test again. This expression employs mind in the sense of “care about something,” a usage dating from the late 1700s.

Also, never you mind. Don't concern yourself with that, it's none of your business, as in Never you mind where I plan to buy the new TV. [Early 1800s]

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