uncaring

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uncaring — 形容詞

  • uncaringpositive
  • more uncaringcomparative
  • most uncaringsuperlative

1. showing no concern for the suffering or problems of other people, especially whe

1.形容詞B2
釋義

冷漠的

不關心他人困難或痛苦的

showing no concern for the suffering or problems of other people, especially when you are in a position to help them

例句

The landlord was uncaring when the family complained about the broken heater in midwinter.

那戶人家在嚴冬中投訴暖氣壞掉了，房東卻表現得很冷漠。

be uncaring + when-clause describing the situation

An uncaring attitude towards the homeless only makes the city's problems worse.

對遊民冷漠的態度只會讓城市的問題更嚴重。

collocation: uncaring attitude

常見搭配
  • uncaring attitude
  • uncaring response
  • uncaring manner
  • uncaring system
  • uncaring world
同義詞
  • indifferent

    suggests a neutral lack of interest, while 'uncaring' implies active disregard for others' suffering

  • heartless

    stronger than 'uncaring'; suggests deliberate cruelty rather than mere neglect

  • unsympathetic

    focuses specifically on not sharing others' feelings, whereas 'uncaring' is broader

反義詞
  • caring

    the direct opposite — showing concern and kindness for others

  • compassionate

    feeling sympathy for others' suffering and wanting to help

用法筆記

Often used to describe people in authority, institutions, or systems that fail to show concern for those who depend on them.

常見錯誤

My boss was careless about my personal problems.
My boss was uncaring about my personal problems.
'careless' means not paying enough attention or making mistakes; 'uncaring' means showing no concern for others.

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • uncaring attitude
  • uncaring system
  • uncaring world
  • uncaring society

副詞搭配

  • completely uncaring
  • seemingly uncaring
  • coldly uncaring
  • totally uncaring

常用片語

  • an uncaring response to
  • an uncaring approach to

介系詞搭配

  • uncaring about
  • uncaring towards