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Don't you care

UK//dəʊnt juː keə//US//doʊnt ju kɛr//

Meaning of Don't you care

A rhetorical question expressing surprise at someone's lack of concern.

In simple words: A phrase asking if someone is concerned about something.

Don't you care in a sentence

  • He didn't respond to my message at all. Don't you care about how I feel?
  • After I shared my troubles, his indifference made me ask, 'Don't you care?'
  • When the situation got serious, I thought, 'Don't you care at all?'
  • During the meeting, her lack of interest prompted my question, 'Don't you care?'

How to use Don't you care

Used to express surprise or disappointment that someone is not concerned. Best used in informal conversations, it can come off as confrontational, so be cautious in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine asking a friend who forgot your birthday, 'Don't you care?'

Related words

Collocations with Don't you care

  • Don't you care what happens?
  • Don't you care about the outcome?
  • Don't you care if I leave?

Synonyms for Don't you care

  • Aren't you concerned?
  • Do you not care?
  • Do you not mind?

Common mistakes with Don't you care

  • Using with a positive tone instead of negative.
  • Confusing with 'Do you care?' which asks differently.
  • Misusing in formal situations where it may sound rude.

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Frequently asked questions about Don't you care

What does Don't you care mean?

A phrase asking if someone is concerned about something.

What is the definition of Don't you care?

A rhetorical question expressing surprise at someone's lack of concern.

How do you use Don't you care in a sentence?

He didn't respond to my message at all. Don't you care about how I feel?

Can you give another example of Don't you care?

After I shared my troubles, his indifference made me ask, 'Don't you care?'

What are synonyms for Don't you care?

Common alternatives include Aren't you concerned?, Do you not care?, Do you not mind?.

What words go with Don't you care?

It commonly pairs with Don't you care what happens?, Don't you care about the outcome?, Don't you care if I leave?.

What are common mistakes when using Don't you care?

Using with a positive tone instead of negative. Confusing with 'Do you care?' which asks differently. Misusing in formal situations where it may sound rude.

How do you pronounce Don't you care?

US: //doʊnt ju kɛr//, UK: //dəʊnt juː keə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Don't you care?

Used to express surprise or disappointment that someone is not concerned. Best used in informal conversations, it can come off as confrontational, so be cautious in formal settings.