unconcerned
gb/ˌʌŋkənsˈɚnd/ us/ˌʌŋkənsˈɚnd/
B2
English
nyugodt, közömbös, érdektelen, nem kapcsolatos, nem érintett
B2
1
nyugodt
A2
Usage pattern:
unconcerned about/by [something]
He seemed unconcerned about the exam results, but he had studied for weeks.
Úgy tűnt, nem aggódik a vizsgaeredmények miatt, pedig hetek óta készült.
Despite the storm warnings, she remained unconcerned and went out as usual.
A viharriasztások ellenére nyugodt maradt, és a szokott módon kiment.
They looked unconcerned by the delay, chatting as if nothing had happened.
Learner examples
I am unconcerned about the test.
Nem aggódom a dolgozat miatt.
She looked unconcerned.
Nyugodtnak tűnt.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use unconcerned when they mean careless (doing things without enough care), but unconcerned mainly describes feelings (not worried).
Meaning
not worried or anxious
Collocations
seem unconcerned
|remain unconcerned
|look unconcerned
|appear unconcerned
|completely unconcerned
|apparently unconcerned
|unconcerned about the risk
|unconcerned by the criticism
|oddly unconcerned
|strangely unconcerned
Synonyms
unworried (More directly about not feeling worry.)
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calm (Emphasizes a peaceful, steady manner.)
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nonchalant (Often suggests a cool, casual lack of worry (sometimes negative).)
Antonyms
worried (Feeling anxious about a possible problem.)
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anxious (Stronger, more tense worry.)
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concerned (Showing worry or care about something.)
Themes
emotions
|mental_health
|communication
Definition
not worried about something
Not worried or anxious about something; calm and not showing concern.
B2
2
közömbös
B2
érdektelen
B2
Usage pattern:
unconcerned about/with [something]
Many people are unconcerned with local politics until an election is close.
Sok embert nem érdekel a helyi politika, amíg közel nem kerül egy választás.
He sounded unconcerned about the layoffs, as if they didn’t affect anyone he knew.
Közömbösen beszélt az elbocsátásokról, mintha azok senkit sem érintenének, akit ismer.
She was unconcerned by the argument and kept scrolling on her phone.
Learner examples
He is unconcerned about the news.
Nem igazán érdeklik a hírek.
They seemed unconcerned with the problem.
Úgy tűnt, nem érdekli őket a probléma.
Common mistake:
Unconcerned can mean either 'not worried' or 'not interested'; context (e.g., about safety vs about politics) usually shows which meaning is intended.
Meaning
not interested; indifferent
Collocations
seem unconcerned
|politically unconcerned
|apparently unconcerned
|largely unconcerned
|unconcerned attitude
|unconcerned public
|unconcerned with politics
|unconcerned about others
|unconcerned by the issue
|unconcerned response
Synonyms
indifferent (Neutral lack of interest or care.)
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uninterested (Focuses on lack of interest rather than lack of care.)
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apathetic (Suggests a stronger, often negative lack of interest or feeling.)
Antonyms
interested (Wanting to know or do more about something.)
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caring (Feeling concern or compassion.)
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engaged (Actively involved or paying close attention.)
Themes
emotions
|social_issues
|attitudes
Definition
not interested in something; not caring
Not interested in something or not caring about it; indifferent.
C1
FORMAL
3
nem érintett
B2
Usage pattern:
unconcerned with [something]
The report covers safety issues and topics unconcerned with product design.
A jelentés a biztonsági kérdésekkel és a terméktervezéssel nem kapcsolatos témákkal foglalkozik.
Several witnesses were unconcerned with the case and were sent home.
Több tanú nem volt érintett az ügyben, ezért hazaküldték őket.
Their personal disagreements are unconcerned with the work we need to finish.
Learner examples
This question is unconcerned with money.
Ez a kérdés nem kapcsolódik a pénzhez.
Common mistake:
This sense is more formal and often appears with 'with' (e.g., 'unconcerned with the matter'); learners may overuse it in casual speech.
Meaning
not involved; unrelated
Collocations
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
Synonyms
unrelated (Most common way to say 'not connected'.)
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irrelevant (Emphasizes not being important or applicable to the topic.)
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uninvolved (Focuses on not taking part rather than not being connected.)
Antonyms
involved (Taking part in or connected to something.)
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related (Connected in topic or meaning.)
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relevant (Connected and important to the matter.)
Themes
law
|business
|relationships
Definition
not connected to something; not involved
Not involved with something or not connected to it; unrelated.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unconcerned
IPA
GB/ˌʌŋkənsˈɚnd/
US/ˌʌŋkənsˈɚnd/
Syllables & stress
un - con - cerned (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cerned)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: unconcerned
Expressions
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