释义 |
unconˈcernment [un-1 12.] The fact of not concerning oneself; unconcern.
1660Stanley Hist. Philos. ix. (1687) 507/1 This happened from two Causes, as well by reason of the unconcernment of the Cities..as by reason of the Death of the most excellent persons. 1676Glanvill Ess. i. 31 If there be any repose attainable by the Methods of Reason, there is nothing so like to afford it, as unconcernment in doubtful Opinions. 1716–7Bentley Serm. xi. 383 The Seat of Selfishness and of Unconcernment for all about him. 1832W. Stephenson Gateshead Local Poems 69 No matter where these daring souls have been, They always are in unconcernment seen. 1892Nation (N.Y.) 12 May 364 They show the scholar among his books, handling his thoughts with a certain unconcernment. |