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▪ I. unconˈcern, n. [un-1 12.] Lack of concern, anxiety, or solicitude; indifference, equanimity.
1711Steele Spect. No. 75 ⁋5 He..is in a fair way of doing all things with a graceful Unconcern, and Gentleman⁓like Ease. 1769E. Bancroft Guiana 326 Their unconcern for futurity..is by no means singular. 1849E. B. Eastwick Dry Leaves 93 Their faces were pale with terror and they vainly attempted to simulate unconcern. 1865W. G. Palgrave Arabia I. 116 We put on an appearance of great ignorance and unconcern. ▪ II. † unconˈcern, v.1 Obs. [un-1 14.] refl. Not to concern or interest (oneself) in a thing.
1670Penn Tracts Wks. 1726 I. 488, I might here over-look his abusive reflections upon me..by unconcerning my self in the Matter. 1682Grew Anat. Plants 220, I also know, that Your Lordship unconcerneth Your self..in what I even now spake. ▪ III. unconˈcern, v.2 rare. [un-2 3.] trans. To free from concern or anxiety.
1653Shirley Court Secret ii. iv, I was taking pains to unconcern the jealousie Of Antonio, and find him my own Rivall. |