NYT Dictionary

UNCARING

/ʌnkˈɛɹɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounun-CAR-ingun-car-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2025

Meaning

Characterized by a lack of care; not caring.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From un- + caring.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

indifferentunconcernedadiaphroisticapatheticapathisticalblaséblithedeafcoolshiftless

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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