Synonyms

unconcern

American

[uhn-kuhn-surn] / ˌʌn kənˈsɜrn /

noun

absence of feeling or concern; indifference.

Synonyms:

insouciance, nonchalance
freedom from anxiety.

unconcern British

/ ˌʌnkənˈsɜːn /

noun

apathy or indifference

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Related Words

See indifference.

Etymology

Origin of unconcern

First recorded in 1660–70; un- ¹ + concern

Example Sentences

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Even on death row, he retained his aura of blithe unconcern.

From Los Angeles Times

It takes time to figure all of this out, which may signal confidence in the audience on the part of Wills and Tarker, or brash unconcern.

From New York Times

She opened her eyes, and we all started as she said, sweetly and seemingly with the utmost unconcern:—

From Literature

The era of blissful unconcern may be ending.

From Washington Post

He gazed back at me with a fixed and patient unconcern.

From Literature

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