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as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or troubles
playful and unconcerned despite his medical emergency
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as in casual
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
a featherbrain completely unconcerned about the important issues of the day
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Recent Examples of unconcerned
The Fed, which had fought rate hikes, then cut interest rates, twice, seemingly unconcerned about furthering price increases.
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Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
That the administration appears unconcerned by this fact should alarm everyone else.
—Jon Duffy, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Many people seemed unconcerned with fights over right-wing policy and ideology.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Trump seems unconcerned that extorting his partners contravenes the principles of what was designed as a free-trade accord.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2025
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Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
That the administration appears unconcerned by this fact should alarm everyone else.
—Jon Duffy, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Many people seemed unconcerned with fights over right-wing policy and ideology.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Trump seems unconcerned that extorting his partners contravenes the principles of what was designed as a free-trade accord.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unconcerned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconcerned
Adjective
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Petite and low-slung, the armless silhouette and oversized pillow cushions feel nonchalant but not sloppy, and can easily bring some dynamic energy to more formal living room seating layouts.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her nonchalant, soft-glam is so perfectly mesmerizing, my TikTok and social media feeds are flooded with tutorials trying to re-create her signature style.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The pair leaned in close for a casual selfie, sharing the beach day with her followers.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Locking that feature risks alienating casual users who rely on free access.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The boucle fabric adds texture to make the sweater look and feel extra cozy, while the off-the-shoulder finish channels carefree, casual style.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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For a more youthful, carefree hairstyle, follow Kate Hudson's lead and go for a looser 'do with face-framing tendrils.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Brigitte Bardot, the French actor, style icon, and animal activist who fixated the world with her insouciant, smoky-eyed sensuality, has died aged 91.—
Isobel Thompson,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2025
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His magical renovation of Villa Mabrouka—the late Yves Saint Laurent's Tangier bolt-hole, with a Slim Aarons–worthy kidney-bean pool just outside the casbah—is as immaculately dressed down as an insouciant white linen shirt.—
Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Aug. 2023
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Instead of blindly following your partner into a defensive crouch, lead them back to an open, relaxed posture that builds true connection.—
Matt Abrahams,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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The crisp side stripes add a chic, athletic edge—wear the full set with retro sneakers, or split it up with the pants styled with a cardigan and the top paired with relaxed denim.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Unconcerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconcerned. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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