Couldn't care less Meaning in English
expression
ˈkʊdən/, /ˈkʊdənt/ /ˈkɛɹ/ /ˈɫɛs
KUD-nt KAIR LESS
ˈkʊd(ə)nt/ /kˈeə/ /lˈɛs
KUD-nt KAIR LESS
Definition
To not care at all about something; to show complete lack of interest or concern.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal and sometimes dismissive phrase, often used to emphasize indifference. Don't confuse with the less common mistake "could care less," which is incorrect in the UK but sometimes used in the US. Useful in conversation to express apathy.
Spanish: no me podría importar menosPortuguese (BR): não poderia me importar menosPortuguese (PT): não podia importar-me menosChinese (Simplified): 一点也不在乎Chinese (Traditional): 一點也不在乎Hindi: मुझे बिल्कुल फर्क नहीं पड़ताArabic: لا أبالي إطلاقاًBengali: একটুও পরোয়া করি না - কোনোরকমই আগ্রহ নেইRussian: совершенно всё равно - абсолютно не волнуетJapanese: 全く気にしない - どうでもいいVietnamese: không quan tâm chút nào - chẳng quan tâm gìKorean: 전혀 신경 쓰지 않는다 - 전혀 관심 없다Turkish: umrumda değil - hiç ilgilenmiyorumUrdu: مجھے بالکل پرواہ نہیں ہے - مجھے ذرہ برابر دلچسپی نہیںIndonesian: tidak peduli sama sekali - sama sekali tidak tertarik
Example Sentences
I couldn't care less about sports.
basic
She said she couldn't care less about the news.
basic
We couldn't care less if it rains.
basic
Honestly, I couldn't care less what they think.
natural
People keep gossiping, but I couldn't care less.
natural
You can complain all you want—I couldn't care less.
natural