unconcerned

adjective

un·​con·​cerned ˌən-kən-ˈsərnd How to pronounce unconcerned (audio)
1
: not anxious or upset : free of worry
2
: not involved : not having any part or interest
unconcernedness noun
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indifferent, unconcerned, incurious, aloof, detached, disinterested mean not showing or feeling interest.

indifferent implies neutrality of attitude from lack of inclination, preference, or prejudice.

indifferent to the dictates of fashion

unconcerned suggests a lack of sensitivity or regard for others' needs or troubles.

unconcerned about the homeless

incurious implies an inability to take a normal interest due to dullness of mind or to self-centeredness.

incurious about the world

aloof suggests a cool reserve arising from a sense of superiority or disdain for inferiors or from shyness.

aloof from his coworkers

detached implies an objective attitude achieved through absence of prejudice or selfishness.

observed family gatherings with detached amusement

disinterested implies a circumstantial freedom from concern for personal or especially financial advantage that enables one to judge or advise without bias.

judged by a panel of disinterested observers

Examples of unconcerned in a Sentence

She's unconcerned about that issue. The economy seems to be slowing down, but many investors remain unconcerned.
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If soccer is the beautiful game and baseball is the thinking-person’s game, bareback riding is the hell-for-leather, damn-the-torpedoes game, and Steiner’s approach, seemingly unconcerned about life or limb, seems to be the secret to his success. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025 Soon a vehicle picks them up from the tent, driving them through the savanna at sunset, with breathtaking views, as the elephants and their calves roam the area unconcerned. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025 Trump seems unconcerned that Musk wields enormous power with limited visibility into potential conflicts of interest, something the Office of Government Ethics generally ensures. Dan Alexander, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025 Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unconcerned

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1635, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of unconcerned was circa 1635

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“Unconcerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconcerned. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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unconcerned

adjective
un·​con·​cerned ˌən-kən-ˈsərnd How to pronounce unconcerned (audio)
1
: not involved : not having a part or interest
2
: not anxious or upset : free of worry
unconcernedly
-ˈsər-nəd-lē
adverb

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