Meaning & use

uncaring

adjective·Everyday

Showing no concern, sympathy, or interest in the feelings or needs of others.

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Employees criticized the uncaring response management gave after the layoffs were announced.

He seemed uncaring about how his words might hurt his friend.

A note on using this word

Uncaring describes an ongoing lack of concern, stronger and more critical than simply being busy or distracted.

Words with a similar meaning

indifferentcallousunsympathetic

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