Engelsk

unconcerned

gb/ˌʌŋkənsˈɚnd/ us/ˌʌŋkənsˈɚnd/
B2 Engelsk
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adjective B2 property
1

not worried or anxious

not worried about something

Brugsmønster: unconcerned about/by [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use unconcerned when they mean careless (doing things without enough care), but unconcerned mainly describes feelings (not worried).
Synonymer
unworried (More directly about not feeling worry.) | calm (Emphasizes a peaceful, steady manner.) | nonchalant (Often suggests a cool, casual lack of worry (sometimes negative).)
Antonymer
worried (Feeling anxious about a possible problem.) | anxious (Stronger, more tense worry.) | concerned (Showing worry or care about something.)
Ordforbindelser
seem unconcerned |remain unconcerned |look unconcerned |appear unconcerned |completely unconcerned |apparently unconcerned |unconcerned about the risk |unconcerned by the criticism |oddly unconcerned |strangely unconcerned
Temaer
emotions |mental_health |communication
Eksempler
  • He seemed unconcerned about the exam results, but he had studied for weeks.
  • Despite the storm warnings, she remained unconcerned and went out as usual.
  • They looked unconcerned by the delay, chatting as if nothing had happened.
Læringseksempler
  • I am unconcerned about the test.
  • She looked unconcerned.
adjective B2 property
2

not interested; indifferent

not interested in something; not caring

Brugsmønster: unconcerned about/with [something]
Typisk fejl:
Unconcerned can mean either 'not worried' or 'not interested'; context (e.g., about safety vs about politics) usually shows which meaning is intended.
Synonymer
indifferent (Neutral lack of interest or care.) | uninterested (Focuses on lack of interest rather than lack of care.) | apathetic (Suggests a stronger, often negative lack of interest or feeling.)
Antonymer
interested (Wanting to know or do more about something.) | caring (Feeling concern or compassion.) | engaged (Actively involved or paying close attention.)
Ordforbindelser
seem unconcerned |politically unconcerned |apparently unconcerned |largely unconcerned |unconcerned attitude |unconcerned public |unconcerned with politics |unconcerned about others |unconcerned by the issue |unconcerned response
Temaer
emotions |social_issues |attitudes
Eksempler
  • Many people are unconcerned with local politics until an election is close.
  • He sounded unconcerned about the layoffs, as if they didn’t affect anyone he knew.
  • She was unconcerned by the argument and kept scrolling on her phone.
Læringseksempler
  • He is unconcerned about the news.
  • They seemed unconcerned with the problem.
adjective formal C1 property
3

not involved; unrelated

not connected to something; not involved

Brugsmønster: unconcerned with [something]
Typisk fejl:
This sense is more formal and often appears with 'with' (e.g., 'unconcerned with the matter'); learners may overuse it in casual speech.
Synonymer
unrelated (Most common way to say 'not connected'.) | irrelevant (Emphasizes not being important or applicable to the topic.) | uninvolved (Focuses on not taking part rather than not being connected.)
Antonymer
involved (Taking part in or connected to something.) | related (Connected in topic or meaning.) | relevant (Connected and important to the matter.)
Ordforbindelser
entirely unconcerned with |directly unconcerned with |unconcerned with the matter |unconcerned with the dispute |unconcerned with the decision |unconcerned parties |issues unconcerned with |facts unconcerned with |unconcerned citizens |unconcerned third parties
Temaer
law |business |relationships
Eksempler
  • The report covers safety issues and topics unconcerned with product design.
  • Several witnesses were unconcerned with the case and were sent home.
  • Their personal disagreements are unconcerned with the work we need to finish.
Læringseksempler
  • This question is unconcerned with money.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
unconcerned
IPA
GB/ˌʌŋkənsˈɚnd/
US/ˌʌŋkənsˈɚnd/
Stavelser og tryk
un - con - cerned (3 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cerned)
Ordformer
Adjective
  • Base: unconcerned
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