Transcription
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- [kair]
- /kɛər/
- /ʌnˈkeə.rɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kair]
- /kɛər/
Definitions of uncaring word
- noun uncaring a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care. 1
- noun uncaring a cause or object of worry, anxiety, concern, etc.: Their son has always been a great care to them. 1
- noun uncaring serious attention; solicitude; heed; caution: She devotes great care to her work. 1
- noun uncaring the provision of what is needed for the well-being or protection of a person or thing: He is under the care of a doctor. With proper care, the watch will last a lifetime. 1
- noun uncaring temporary keeping, as for the benefit of or until claimed by the owner: He left his valuables in the care of friends. Address my mail in care of the American Embassy. 1
- noun uncaring grief; suffering; sorrow. 1
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Origin of uncaring
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English; Old English caru, cearu, cognate with Gothic kara, Old High German chara “lament”
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Parts of speech for Uncaring
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
uncaring popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
uncaring usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for uncaring
adj uncaring
- anesthetized — to render physically insensible, as by an anesthetic.
- anti-social — Someone who is anti-social is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- asleep at the switch — a slender, flexible shoot, rod, etc., used especially in whipping or disciplining.
- asocial — avoiding contact; not gregarious
adjective uncaring
- anaesthetised — anesthetize.
- anaesthetized — anesthetize.
- careless — If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage.
- casehardened — Simple past tense and past participle of caseharden.
- cold — Something that is cold has a very low temperature or a lower temperature than is normal or acceptable.
Antonyms for uncaring
adj uncaring
- affectionate — If you are affectionate, you show your love or fondness for another person in the way that you behave towards them.
- all over — All over a place means in every part of it.
- all shook up — shaken, upset
- back-slapping — Back-slapping is noisy, cheerful behaviour which people use in order to show affection or appreciation to each other.
- backslapping — Backslapping is noisy, cheerful behavior which people use in order to show affection or appreciation to each other.
adjective uncaring
- aper — a person who apes, a mimic
- caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
- choicy — Fastidious; choosy; discriminating.
- engrossed — Having all one's attention or interest absorbed by someone or something.
- enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
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