unconcerned

adjective

un·​con·​cerned ˌən-kən-ˈsərnd 

1

: not anxious or upset : free of worry

2

: not involved : not having any part or interest

unconcernedly

ˌən-kən-ˈsər-nəd-lē  -ˈsərnd-lē 

adverb

unconcernedness

ˌən-kən-ˈsər-nəd-nəs 

-ˈsərn(d)-nəs

noun

Synonyms

• blithe
• carefree
• debonair
• devil-may-care
• gay
• happy-go-lucky
• insouciant
• lighthearted
• lightsome
• slaphappy

Choose the Right Synonym for unconcerned

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

That shift is notable ahead of the election and suggests that some fund managers are unconcerned about short-term volatility as votes roll in. —Jesse Pound, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024

But that does not mean those on the edge of this trend are unconcerned with the increase that has been observed, especially given that trauma-level falls used to be relatively rare. —Paul Sisson, The Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2024

Bookies exist in a world unconcerned by those developments, which can be attractive to bettors looking for specific types of action that legal books might not offer. —Andy McCullough, The Athletic, 1 Apr. 2024

Rather than being worried about their platforms being overrun with low-quality engagement bait, Meta and X seem unconcerned and even supportive of it. —Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1635, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

unconcerned

adjective

un·​con·​cerned ˌən-kən-ˈsərnd 

1

: not involved : not having a part or interest

2

: not anxious or upset : free of worry

unconcernedly

-ˈsər-nəd-lē

adverb