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adj B2 Upper-Intermediate

unconcerned

Unconcerned (adj) means showing no interest or worry about something. Example: “He seemed unconcerned about the looming deadline.”

adj
1
Showing no interest or worry about something.
"He seemed unconcerned about the looming deadline."
"She stayed unconcerned even as the storm clouds gathered."

How to use unconcerned

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot worried or interested, often when you'd expect someone to be.

Common pairings
unconcerned about unconcerned with

Word forms

more unconcerned comparative, most unconcerned superlative

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Etymology

From un- + concerned.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unconcerned” mean?

The word “unconcerned” means showing no interest or worry about something. In plain terms, not worried or interested, often when you'd expect someone to be.

How do you use “unconcerned” in a sentence?

Here is “unconcerned” used in a sentence: “He seemed unconcerned about the looming deadline.”

What part of speech is “unconcerned”?

“Unconcerned” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of unconcerned?

"unconcerned" (adj) means showing no interest or worry about something.

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