unconcern

Example Sentences

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There is no other way to read “we’re gonna find out” than “if I’m wrong, people will die,” but the message is delivered with extraordinary unconcern.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2020

Villanueva’s controversial decisions to reinstate fired deputies and what she called his apparent unconcern over the existence of secret societies of tattooed deputies helped garner further support, Cannick said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2020

I suppose its general intent is to serve for a woman who wants to distinguish, and perhaps to ironize, her participation in the entrenched trend of military wear by professing unconcern with style.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 21, 2018

Before Sunday’s game against the Jets, Bush professed unconcern about his ignominious mark.

From New York Times • Jan. 2, 2017

The letter was passed with such palpable nonchalance and unconcern that Ben knew that the letter was very important indeed.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy