Unconcerned Meaning
/ˌʌnkəˈnsɜrnd/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjIndifferent and having no interest; aloof.
adjNot anxious, apprehensive, or worried.
Sentence Examples
I am unconcerned with the problem.
I can't be unconcerned about your future.
Tom and Mary said that they were unconcerned.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Despite the approaching storm, the man remained ____ and continued his walk.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He seemed completely ____ by the news, which surprised many of his colleagues who were very worried about it today.
Word Origin & History
From un- + concerned or unconcern + -ed.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"[N]o attempt is made to call in God to their reſcue, as if he vvere an idle unconcern'd ſpectator of humane affairs, or ſo inconſiderable an ally, as not to be vvorth the care of engaging him on their ſide."
— 1660, [Richard Allestree], “Sect[ion] V. Of the Second Advantage, Wealth.”, in The Gentlemans Calling, London: […] T[imothy] Garthwait […], →OCLC, page 83:
"Often far away there I thought of these two, guarding the door of Darkness, knitting black wool as for a warm pall, one introducing, introducing, continuously to the unknown, the other scrutinising the cheery and foolish faces with unconcerned old eyes."
— 1899 February, Joseph Conrad, “The Heart of Darkness”, in Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine, volume CLXV, number M, New York, N.Y.: The Leonard Scott Publishing Company, […], →OCLC, part I, page 200:
"You understand the things that I've taught you: not to drink alcohol, not to use drugs. Don't use that cocaine or marijuana, because that stuff is highly addictive. When people become weed-heads they become sluggish, lazy, stupid, and unconcerned. Sluggish, lazy, stupid, and unconcerned. That's all marijuana does to you, okay?"
— 2016, Frank Ocean, “Be Yourself”, in Blonde:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Despite the approaching storm, the man remained ____ and continued his walk.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He seemed completely ____ by the news, which surprised many of his colleagues who were very worried about it today.