unconcern
|un-con-cern|
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/ˌʌn.kənˈsɜrn/
🇬🇧
/ˌʌn.kənˈsɜːn/
lack of interest
Etymology
'unconcern' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'concern' from Latin 'concernere', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'cernere' meant 'to sift or separate'.
'concern' changed from the Latin word 'concernere' and eventually became the modern English word 'concern', with 'unconcern' forming by adding the prefix 'un-'.
Initially, 'concern' meant 'to sift together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'worry or interest', with 'unconcern' indicating the absence of these feelings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a lack of worry or interest, especially when it is surprising or callous.
His unconcern for the environment was evident in his actions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35