Uncaring: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncaring
[ ʌnˈkɛrɪŋ ]
in relationships
Showing no interest or sympathy for other people's feelings; not showing care or concern
Synonyms
apathetic, indifferent, unconcerned.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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uncaring |
Used to describe someone who appears not to care about the feelings or well-being of others. Often has a negative connotation.
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indifferent |
Often used to describe someone who shows no particular interest or concern about something, neither positive nor negative.
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apathetic |
Describes someone who shows no interest, enthusiasm, or concern about something. Typically implies a lack of energy or motivation.
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unconcerned |
Used when someone seems not worried or interested about something that others might find important. Implies a casual or relaxed attitude.
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Examples of usage
- He was so uncaring towards his employees that many of them quit.
- She was hurt by his uncaring attitude towards her problems.
general
Lacking compassion or consideration for others; cold and unfeeling
Synonyms
heartless, insensitive, unsympathetic.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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uncaring |
This word is used when someone shows a lack of concern or interest in helping others.
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heartless |
This word implies cruelty or a complete absence of compassion, often with a strong negative connotation.
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unsympathetic |
This word is used when someone lacks understanding or compassion for another person's situation or feelings.
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insensitive |
This word describes someone who fails to show empathy or does not consider the feelings of others adequately.
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Examples of usage
- The politician's uncaring remarks about the poor caused outrage among the public.
- Her uncaring behavior towards her friends alienated them.
Translations
Translations of the word "uncaring" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indiferente
🇮🇳 निर्दयी
🇩🇪 gefühllos
🇮🇩 tidak peduli
🇺🇦 байдужий
🇵🇱 obojętny
🇯🇵 冷淡な
🇫🇷 insensible
🇪🇸 despreocupado
🇹🇷 duyarsız
🇰🇷 무관심한
🇸🇦 غير مبالٍ
🇨🇿 lhostejný
🇸🇰 ľahostajný
🇨🇳 冷漠的
🇸🇮 brezbrižen
🇮🇸 kærulaus
🇰🇿 селқос
🇬🇪 უყურადღებო
🇦🇿 laqeyd
🇲🇽 despreocupado
Etymology
The word 'uncaring' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'caring', which comes from the Old English word 'caru' meaning 'sorrow, anxiety, care'. Over time, 'uncaring' has come to represent the lack of care or concern for others.
See also: care, career, carefree, careful, carefully, carefulness, caregiver, caregiving, careless, carelessly, carelessness, caress, caretaker, caretakers, caretaking, caring, caringly, overcareful, ultracareful, uncaringly.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,708, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 28705 corruptible
- 28706 diphthong
- 28707 strophe
- 28708 uncaring
- 28709 ornithology
- 28710 pillaging
- 28711 droning
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