Unconcernedness
11Unconcernment — Un con*cern ment, n. The state of being unconcerned, or of having no share or concern; unconcernedness. [Obs.] South. [1913 Webster] …
12unconcerned — adjective Date: circa 1635 1. not involved ; not having any part or interest 2. not anxious or upset ; free of worry Synonyms: see indifferent • unconcernedly adverb • unconcernedness noun …
13unconcerned — unconcernedly /un keuhn serr nid lee/, adv. unconcernedness, n. /un keuhn serrnd /, adj. 1. not involved or interested; disinterested. 2. not caring; unworried; free from solicitude or anxiety. [1625 35; UN 1 + CONCERNED] Syn. 2. untroubled,… …
14indifference — n. 1. Neutrality, impartiality, disinterestedness, freedom from bias or prejudice. 2. Unconcernedness, unconcern, apathy, coolness, coldness, carelessness, negligence, heedlessness, inattention, want of interest. 3. Triviality, unimportance,… …
15ardor — fervor, enthusiasm, zeal, *passion Analogous words: excitement, stimulation, quickening, galvanizing (see corresponding verbs at PROVOKE): eagerness,. avidity (see corresponding adjectives at EAGER): zest, gusto (see TASTE) Antonyms: coolness:… …
16attention — 1 Attention, study, concentration, application can mean the direct focusing of the mind on something, especially on something to be learned, worked out, or dealt with. Attention is applicable to the faculty or power as well as to the act {noises… …
17failure — failure, neglect, default, miscarriage, dereliction are comparable when they mean an omission on the part of someone or something of what is expected or required oj him or of it. Failure basically implies a being found wanting; it implies a lack… …
18negligence — negligence, neglect are not always clearly distinguished in use, even though the lines between them may be drawn with some clearness. Negligence stresses the quality or fact of being negligent or careless either as shown in a lack of care in the… …
19sangfroid — phlegm, composure, *equanimity Analogous words: indifference, unconcernedness or unconcern, aloofness, detachment (see corresponding adjectives at INDIFFERENT): self possession, aplomb, self assurance, assurance, self confidence, *confidence… …
20stoicism — *impassivity, phlegm, apathy, stolidity (see under IMPASSIVE) Analogous words: *fortitude, grit, backbone, pluck, guts, sand: detachment, aloofness, indifference, unconcernedness or unconcern (see corresponding adjectives at INDIFFERENT) …
