Word
unconcerned
Phoneticsun·con·cerned, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌənkənˈsɝnd/
UK/ʌnkənsˈɜːnd/
Definition
adj. not worried or interested in what is happening. You use this to describe someone who stays calm and relaxed even when there is a problem.
adj. lacking worry, interest, or anxiety. Often used to describe a person's attitude toward a specific situation or event.
Examples
“He looked unconcerned even when the car broke down.”
“The manager remained unconcerned about the minor delays, as the final deadline was still weeks away.”
“Despite the mounting evidence against the suspect, the lead detective remained unconcerned, believing that the witness testimony would eventually prove unreliable under cross-examination.”
Examples
simple
“He looked unconcerned even when the car broke down.”
contextual
“The manager remained unconcerned about the minor delays, as the final deadline was still weeks away.”
complex
“Despite the mounting evidence against the suspect, the lead detective remained unconcerned, believing that the witness testimony would eventually prove unreliable under cross-examination.”
Etymology
From un- + concerned or unconcern + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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