Not care for
verb
To not like or be interested in something or someone.
I do not care for horror movies, they are too scary for me.
Often appears as...
- not care for someone
- not care for something
verb
To not be concerned or worried about something or someone.
He does not care for his health and continues to smoke.
Often appears as...
- not care for health
- not care for consequences
verb
To not look after or take care of someone or something.
She does not care for her plants properly, that's why they always die.
Often appears as...
- not care for plants
- not care for children
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To not like or be interested in something or someone.
I do not care for horror movies, they are too scary for me.
Often appears as...
- not care for someone
- not care for something
verb
To not be concerned or worried about something or someone.
He does not care for his health and continues to smoke.
Often appears as...
- not care for health
- not care for consequences
verb
To not look after or take care of someone or something.
She does not care for her plants properly, that's why they always die.
Often appears as...
- not care for plants
- not care for children
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Subjective Taste
Expresses personal dislike; doesn't mean something is bad, just not to one's liking.
I do not care for cilantro in my dishes.
Pro Tip 2/3Polite Refusal
A gentle way to decline something, often used to avoid offending someone.
No thank you, I do not care for more cake.
Pro Tip 3/3Not About Hatred
The phrase is less intense than 'hate'; it's often about mild disinterest or dislike.
I just do not care for watching sports.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjective Taste
Expresses personal dislike; doesn't mean something is bad, just not to one's liking.
I do not care for cilantro in my dishes.
Pro Tip 2/3Polite Refusal
A gentle way to decline something, often used to avoid offending someone.
No thank you, I do not care for more cake.
Pro Tip 3/3Not About Hatred
The phrase is less intense than 'hate'; it's often about mild disinterest or dislike.
I just do not care for watching sports.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjective Taste
Expresses personal dislike; doesn't mean something is bad, just not to one's liking.
I do not care for cilantro in my dishes.
Pro Tip 2/3Polite Refusal
A gentle way to decline something, often used to avoid offending someone.
No thank you, I do not care for more cake.
Pro Tip 3/3Not About Hatred
The phrase is less intense than 'hate'; it's often about mild disinterest or dislike.
I just do not care for watching sports.
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