pococurante
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌpoʊ.kə.kʊˈrɑːn.teɪ/
KK: /pəˌkoʊkəˈrɑnteɪ/
adjective
Definition
Showing a lack of interest or concern; not caring about something.
Example
He remained pococurante about the outcome of the game, showing no excitement or disappointment.
Conversation
I can't believe how pococurante he is about his grades.
I know, right? He just doesn't seem to care at all.
It's frustrating because we all want to do well.
Exactly! His attitude really affects the group.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
apathetic
indifferent
unconcerned
Antonyms
concerned
interested
engaged
noun
Definition
A person who is indifferent or unconcerned about important matters.
Example
He was such a pococurante that he didn't even notice the chaos around him.
Conversation
Have you noticed how some people are so pococurante about everything?
Yeah, it's like they don't care about anything at all.
I wonder how they can be so relaxed when things are happening around them.
Root Explanation
Pococurante is derived from the Italian phrase "poco curante," where "poco" means "little" (from Latin "paucus") and "curante" is the present participle of "curare," meaning "to care for." Thus, the term describes someone who cares little or is indifferent.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who cares 'little' ('poco') about things, which helps you remember that 'pococurante' refers to a person who is indifferent.
Visually Confused Words
courante
procurate