Be past caring

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verb phrase

To no longer be bothered or worried about something because it has happened often or you think it's not important anymore.

After waiting for hours for the bus, I was past caring when it finally arrived.
Visual representation of "be past caring" - To no longer be bothered or worried about something because it has happened often or you think it's not important anymore

Often appears as...

  • i'm past caring
  • you're past caring

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Idiomatic

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Emotional Fatigue

Expresses a state of emotional exhaustion where concern or care has diminished due to overwhelming circumstances.

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The constant arguments have taken their toll, and now she's past caring about the outcome.
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Indifference Threshold

Highlights the point when someone has endured an issue so much that it no longer affects their emotions.

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After several flight delays, I was past caring and just wanted to go home.
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Desensitization

Used when repeated exposure to a situation makes it seem less significant or troublesome.

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With all the chaos at work lately, I'm past caring about the small stuff.
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