never mind

conjunction

Definition of never mindnext
as in not to mention
to say nothing of I have a hard enough time getting out of bed before sunrise, never mind getting to work so early

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Recent Examples of never mind Some spit out the word with the utmost disdain—never mind that its original meaning is about freedom. — Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 From a military point of view, never mind the decision to go in the first place, how is this war proceeding? — David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026 To make a lunge like that, with his studs up, seemed incomprehensible, never mind dangerous. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 17 June 2026 Given the slow start to his pro career, a spot at the World Cup, never mind the starting nod, was far from preordained. — Sean Gregory, Time, 10 June 2026 And most people don’t have the money to keep up with the Joneses, never mind the Zuckerbergs or the Griffins. — Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026 And most people don’t have the money to keep up with the Joneses, never mind the Zuckerbergs or the Griffins. — Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026 Writing this column has truly fed my soul, never mind given me an outlet for all manner of grief and grievances, whining and winnings. — Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026 Mexicans on the whole are warm, and the country is dotted with cultural sites and a beautiful natural landscape—never mind all the tacos, empanadas, and tortas! — Elizabeth Preske, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026

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“Never mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/never%20mind. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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