Meaning & use
uncaring
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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