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UK//dəʊnt keə kʊdnt keə lɛs//US//doʊnt kɛr ˈkʊdnt kɛr lɛs//

Meaning of Don't care couldn't care less

To be completely uninterested or indifferent about something.

In simple words: To not be interested at all

Don't care couldn't care less in a sentence

  • I really don't care; I couldn't care less about his opinion.
  • They couldn't care less about the latest fashion trends.
  • Honestly, I couldn't care less whether the event is canceled or not.
  • When it comes to politics, he couldn't care less about the debates.

How to use Don't care couldn't care less

Use in casual conversation to express indifference. Avoid in formal writing or professional settings; may sound dismissive in serious contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Think of 'care less' as indicating no care at all, like being completely empty.

Related words

Collocations with Don't care couldn't care less

  • couldn't care less about
  • I couldn't care less
  • couldn't care less what
  • I really don't care
  • don't care what

Synonyms for Don't care couldn't care less

  • indifferent
  • unconcerned
  • dispassionate
  • apathetic
  • uninterested

Common mistakes with Don't care couldn't care less

  • Using 'could care less' instead of 'couldn't care less' which changes the meaning.
  • Overusing in serious discussions where empathy is required.
  • Confusing with 'don't mind' which is more neutral.

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Frequently asked questions about Don't care couldn't care less

What does Don't care couldn't care less mean?

To not be interested at all

What is the definition of Don't care couldn't care less?

To be completely uninterested or indifferent about something.

How do you use Don't care couldn't care less in a sentence?

I really don't care; I couldn't care less about his opinion.

Can you give another example of Don't care couldn't care less?

They couldn't care less about the latest fashion trends.

What are synonyms for Don't care couldn't care less?

Common alternatives include indifferent, unconcerned, dispassionate, apathetic, uninterested.

What words go with Don't care couldn't care less?

It commonly pairs with couldn't care less about, I couldn't care less, couldn't care less what, I really don't care, don't care what.

What are common mistakes when using Don't care couldn't care less?

Using 'could care less' instead of 'couldn't care less' which changes the meaning. Overusing in serious discussions where empathy is required. Confusing with 'don't mind' which is more neutral.

How do you pronounce Don't care couldn't care less?

US: //doʊnt kɛr ˈkʊdnt kɛr lɛs//, UK: //dəʊnt keə kʊdnt keə lɛs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Don't care couldn't care less formal or informal?

"Don't care couldn't care less" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Don't care couldn't care less?

Use in casual conversation to express indifference. Avoid in formal writing or professional settings; may sound dismissive in serious contexts.