So what?

interjection

Used to express indifference or disregard.

He's your boss. So what? He doesn't scare me.

Often appears as...

so what if
so what's your point

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

interjection

Used to ask someone to explain why a fact or a statement should be considered as important or relevant.

You say you've been to many countries. So what?

Often appears as...

so what does that mean
so what was that all about

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

interjection

Used to express disbelief or skepticism.

They said they'd pay me more if I stayed. So what? I don't believe them.

Often appears as...

so what's the catch
so what makes you think so

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

interjection

Used to express indifference or disregard.

He's your boss. So what? He doesn't scare me.

Often appears as...

so what if
so what's your point

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

interjection

Used to ask someone to explain why a fact or a statement should be considered as important or relevant.

You say you've been to many countries. So what?

Often appears as...

so what does that mean
so what was that all about

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

interjection

Used to express disbelief or skepticism.

They said they'd pay me more if I stayed. So what? I don't believe them.

Often appears as...

so what's the catch
so what makes you think so

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3

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Indifference

Use 'so what?' to show you don't care about something or it doesn't bother you.

You might get wet in the rain. So what? It's just water.

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Conversational Tone

Often used informally among friends or in casual conversations.

Your team lost the game? So what? Let's just play for fun.

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Dismissive

Can be perceived as rude or dismissive if not used carefully.

So what if I arrived late? The meeting hadn't even started.

Pro Tip 1/3

Indifference

Use 'so what?' to show you don't care about something or it doesn't bother you.

You might get wet in the rain. So what? It's just water.

Pro Tip 2/3

Conversational Tone

Often used informally among friends or in casual conversations.

Your team lost the game? So what? Let's just play for fun.

Pro Tip 3/3

Dismissive

Can be perceived as rude or dismissive if not used carefully.

So what if I arrived late? The meeting hadn't even started.

Pro Tip 1/3

Indifference

Use 'so what?' to show you don't care about something or it doesn't bother you.

You might get wet in the rain. So what? It's just water.

Pro Tip 2/3

Conversational Tone

Often used informally among friends or in casual conversations.

Your team lost the game? So what? Let's just play for fun.

Pro Tip 3/3

Dismissive

Can be perceived as rude or dismissive if not used carefully.

So what if I arrived late? The meeting hadn't even started.

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