unconcerned

/ˌʌnkənˈsɜːnd/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌnkənsˈɚnd] /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrnd/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌnkənsˈɚnd] /ˌən-kən-ˈsərnd How to pronounce unconcerned (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unconcerned — adjective

  • unconcernedpositive
  • more unconcernedcomparative
  • most unconcernedsuperlative

1. not feeling any worry, interest, or sense that something is important, often bec

1.形容詞B2
釋義

not feeling any worry, interest, or sense that something is important, often because you do not think it affects you or is your responsibility

例句

The villagers were unconcerned about the flood warning since the river rarely rose that high.

be unconcerned about + reason clause

Rohan seemed completely unconcerned about the missing wallet, calmly retracing his steps.

同義詞
  • indifferent

    stronger emphasis on not caring at all, often with a negative tone

  • untroubled

    closer to 'not worried' without the 'not interested' meaning

  • nonchalant

    suggests a cool, relaxed manner that is deliberately shown

  • blasé

    implies boredom or tiredness, as if nothing can impress

反義詞
  • concerned

    the direct opposite — feeling worry or interest

  • worried

    specific to the anxiety aspect of concern

  • anxious

    stronger than worried; suggests nervousness or fear

文法句型

be + unconcerned + about/by/with + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently used with a prepositional phrase (about, by, or with) to indicate what the person does not worry about or feel involved in. The choice of preposition can shade the meaning slightly: about and by point toward lack of worry, while with leans toward lack of interest or involvement.

常見錯誤

❌She is unconcerned for the test results.
✅She is unconcerned about the test results.
💡'unconcerned' is followed by 'about' (not 'for') when talking about not worrying.
❌He remained unconcerned to the warnings.
✅He remained unconcerned by the warnings.
💡'unconcerned' takes 'by' (not 'to') when the cause of potential worry is mentioned.