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The uncaring reply hurt his feelings.
What does Uncaring mean?
Uncaring means not showing care or concern.
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Uncaring means not showing kindness, concern, or interest in another person's feelings or needs.
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Uncaring in a sentence
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A character may seem uncaring if they ignore a friend's problem.
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Writers can show uncaring behavior through actions, such as walking away when someone clearly needs help.
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What does uncaring mean?
Uncaring describes behavior that does not show kindness, concern, or interest.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to uncaring?
Indifferent is close in meaning because it means not showing concern or interest.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for uncaring?
Caring is the direct contrast because uncaring means not caring.
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WordUncaring.
Partadjective.
MeaningUncaring means not showing care or concern.
ExampleExample: The uncaring reply hurt his feelings.
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- un · kair · ing
- Strongest beat
- kair
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kair.
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Synonyms
Words like Uncaring
coldUse when behavior lacks warmth or concern.
indifferentUse when someone does not seem interested or concerned.
Antonyms
Opposite words
caringUse when someone shows kindness and concern.
compassionateUse when someone shows concern for others' feelings or needs.
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Hint for students
Uncaring describes actions or words that do not show concern for someone's feelings or needs. Look for clues about ignoring, dismissing, or not helping.
Common mix-up
Uncaring is not the same as busy. A person can be busy and still care; uncaring suggests a lack of concern.
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Write one sentence that shows uncaring without using the word uncaring. Then underline the clue words that show a lack of kindness, concern, or interest. Example: When Sam asked for help, the teammate shrugged and walked away. Clue words: asked for help, shrugged, walked away Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show behavior that lacks care or concern?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A character may seem uncaring if they ignore a friend's problem." Why does uncaring fit better than compassionate?
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