unconcerned
gb/ˌʌŋkənsˈɚnd/ us/ˌʌŋkənsˈɚnd/
B2
English
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B2
property
1
not worried or anxious
not worried about something
Usage pattern:
unconcerned about/by [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use unconcerned when they mean careless (doing things without enough care), but unconcerned mainly describes feelings (not worried).
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.)
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
Themes
emotions
|mental_health
|communication
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- I am unconcerned about the test.
- She looked unconcerned.
adjective
B2
property
2
not interested; indifferent
not interested in something; not caring
Usage pattern:
unconcerned about/with [something]
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.
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.)
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
Themes
emotions
|social_issues
|attitudes
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- 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
Usage pattern:
unconcerned with [something]
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.
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.)
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
Themes
law
|business
|relationships
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- This question is unconcerned with money.
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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