Uncaring


noun
1.
a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
He was never free from care.
2.
a cause or object of worry, anxiety, concern, etc.:
Their son has always been a great care to them.
3.
serious attention; solicitude; heed; caution:
She devotes great care to her work.
4.
protection; charge:
He is under the care of a doctor.
5.
temporary keeping, as for the benefit of or until claimed by the owner:
He left his valuables in the care of friends. Address my mail in care of the American Embassy.
6.
grief; suffering; sorrow.
verb (used without object), cared, caring.
7.
to be concerned or solicitous; have thought or regard.
8.
to be concerned or have a special preference (usually used in negative constructions):
I don’t care if I do.
9.
to make provision or look out (usually followed by for):
Will you care for the children while I am away?
10.
to have an inclination, liking, fondness, or affection (usually followed by for):
Would you care for dessert? I don’t care for him very much.
verb (used with object), cared, caring.
11.
to feel concern about:
He doesn’t care what others say.
12.
to wish; desire; like:
Would you care to dance?
Idioms
13.
couldn’t care less, could not care less; be completely unconcerned:
I couldn’t care less whether she goes to the party or not.
Also, could care less.
14.
take care,

be alert; be careful:
Take care that you don’t fall on the ice!
take care of yourself; goodbye: used as an expression of parting.

15.
take care of,

to watch over; be responsible for:
to take care of an invalid.
to act on; deal with; attend to:
to take care of paying a bill.

verb
1.
(when transitive, may take a clause as object) to be troubled or concerned; be affected emotionally: he is dying, and she doesn’t care
2.
(intransitive; foll by for or about) to have regard, affection, or consideration (for): he cares more for his hobby than his job
3.
(intransitive) foll by for. to have a desire or taste (for): would you care for some tea?
4.
(intransitive) foll by for. to provide physical needs, help, or comfort (for): the nurse cared for her patients
5.
(transitive) to agree or like (to do something): would you care to sit down, please?
6.
for all I care, I couldn’t care less, I am completely indifferent
noun
7.
careful or serious attention: under her care the plant flourished, he does his work with care
8.
protective or supervisory control: in the care of a doctor
9.
(often pl) trouble; anxiety; worry
10.
an object of or cause for concern: the baby’s illness was her only care
11.
caution: handle with care
12.
care of, at the address of: written on envelopes Usual abbreviation c/o
13.
(social welfare) in care, into care, made the legal responsibility of a local authority by order of a court
noun acronym
1.
Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere, Inc.; a federation of US charities, giving financial and technical assistance to many regions of the world
2.
communicated authenticity, regard, empathy: the three qualities believed to be essential in the therapist practising client-centred therapy
CARE
1.
Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere
2.
Cooperative for American Relief to Europe
3.
Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act

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