Cool MateDoesn't matter vs Who gives a fuck
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Doesn't matter
Top 2,000 (common)
Who gives a fuck
VulgarBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most formal: Doesn't matterMost common: Doesn't matter
| Doesn't matter | Who gives a fuck | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈdʌzənt ˈmætə//🇺🇸 //ˈdʌzənt ˈmætɚ// | 🇬🇧 //huː ˈɡɪvz ə fʌk//🇺🇸 //hu ˈɡɪvz ə fʌk// |
| Meaning | It's not important. | An expression indicating that someone does not care about something. |
| Example | I can go to the party or not; it really doesn't matter to me. | When they complained about the weather, I just thought, 'Who gives a fuck?' |
| Register | Neutral | Vulgar |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | doesn't matter how, doesn't matter what, doesn't matter when | who gives a damn, who cares anyway, who even thinks about that |
| Antonyms | matters, is important, is relevant | - |
| Common mistakes | Omitting 'not' (saying 'do matter')., Using in overly formal contexts., Misunderstanding the tone, which can sound dismissive. | Using it in formal situations., Misplacing emphasis when speaking it., Confusing it with similar phrases that are less vulgar. |
| Usage notes | Use when something is unimportant or irrelevant. Avoid in formal writing. | Use this phrase informally and typically when expressing indifference or disregard for a subject. It is very casual and may offend some people. |
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Frequently asked questions: Doesn't matter vs Who gives a fuck
What's the difference between Doesn't matter and Who gives a fuck?
Doesn't matter: It's not important. Who gives a fuck: An expression indicating that someone does not care about something.
Which is more formal: Doesn't matter and Who gives a fuck?
Doesn't matter is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Doesn't matter and Who gives a fuck?
Doesn't matter is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Doesn't matter: I can go to the party or not; it really doesn't matter to me. Who gives a fuck: When they complained about the weather, I just thought, 'Who gives a fuck?'
Can I use Doesn't matter and Who gives a fuck interchangeably?
Not always. Doesn't matter and Who gives a fuck are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.