uncaring

adj, noun — 2 senses

uncaring

adj

Etymology From un- + caring.

1

Characterized by a lack of care; not caring.

  • His uncaring attitude did not win him many friends.
Derived terms
uncaringly

uncaring

noun

Etymology From un- + caring.

1

Lack or absence of caring

  • To accomplish this end, each of the three components contains two levels: verbal caring and uncaring, nonverbal caring and uncaring, and technically competent and incompetent behavior.1988, Madeleine M. Leininger, Care, Discovery and Uses in Clinical and Community Nursing:

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