Kevles's history almost entirely ignores both the "unconcern" of the majority and the "concern" of the minority. From Wordnik.com. [Science and Society: An Exchange] Reference
This time he tried the one that folks call "unconcern," a look as if he had no troubles at all, as if he had nothing to hide. From Wordnik.com. [Seven O'Clock Stories] Reference
"Ran into a pier," returned the cousin, with unconcern. From Wordnik.com. [The Bobbsey Twins at the Seashore] Reference
There is an almost imperceptible feigning of unconcern. From Wordnik.com. [Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898] Reference
Dr. Cricket received this demonstration with unconcern. From Wordnik.com. [Flint His Faults, His Friendships and His Fortunes] Reference
Bob paused and her air of unconcern dropped from her like a mask. From Wordnik.com. [Betty Wales Senior] Reference
And then goes on with her snipping and paring with the heartiest unconcern. From Wordnik.com. [Molly Bawn] Reference
Talbot advanced cautiously, but the bird viewed his approach with unconcern. From Wordnik.com. [The Seed of the Toc-Toc Birds] Reference
To the Chinese, ever conscious of face, Bush's unconcern amounted to a rebuff. From Wordnik.com. [A Crash In The Clouds] Reference
At such times Myrtle, with her cheerful unconcern, became an exalted creature. From Wordnik.com. [Land of the Burnt Thigh] Reference
Of course Ellenor saw it all, at first with unconcern, then with growing alarm. From Wordnik.com. [Where Deep Seas Moan] Reference
"It was a case of purse-snatchin '," she said hastily with a shrug of unconcern. From Wordnik.com. [Every Man for Himself] Reference
After a little he came up behind me, and with studied unconcern in his voice said. From Wordnik.com. [Orrain A Romance] Reference
Wetherbee strode toward the group by the fireplace with an air of forced unconcern. From Wordnik.com. [Lippincott's Magazine, November 1885] Reference
Donald, who could speak with such unconcern and apparent callousness, at such a time. From Wordnik.com. ['Smiles' A Rose of the Cumberlands] Reference
Long before the afternoon was over the father's unconcern had given place to serious alarm. From Wordnik.com. [The Golden Shoemaker or 'Cobbler' Horn] Reference
Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern. From Wordnik.com. [Every Man for Himself] Reference
The ladies push their way among the chairs, some of which they upset with the greatest unconcern. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
But a few paces distant, was its kid, being about five months old, browsing with perfect unconcern. From Wordnik.com. [The American Family Robinson or, The Adventures of a Family lost in the Great Desert of the West] Reference
The young man's face wore an expression of unconcern, but his father's features were set and severe. From Wordnik.com. [That Mainwaring Affair] Reference
'It will be a sair blow to him,' I said, with apparent unconcern, 'but it cannot affect him directly.'. From Wordnik.com. [Border Ghost Stories] Reference
There were no blushes, no abrupt separations, and no assumed looks of unconcern when he turned round again. From Wordnik.com. [A Queen's Error] Reference
I grew frightened and apprehensive, but Wauna chatted away with her friends with the most charming unconcern. From Wordnik.com. [Mizora: A Prophecy A MSS. Found Among the Private Papers of the Princess Vera Zarovitch] Reference
"He's not here," she said with the same unconcern, but without any hints of elaboration. From Wordnik.com. [Nine and Five] Reference
He also affected unconcern about recent Shiite demands for an Islamic state in Iraq and for a quick U.S. departure. From Wordnik.com. [No New Wars] Reference
Strive as he will, Jasper Lamotte can not wear a look of entire unconcern, although his self-control is marvellous. From Wordnik.com. [The Diamond Coterie] Reference
Peter and Becky made a simultaneous dive at the unfortunate Bob, who had begun whistling with a great show of unconcern. From Wordnik.com. [Queensland Cousins] Reference
If his face be eloquent of profound unconcern, then may you know that a fever of inquisitiveness is burning at his heart. From Wordnik.com. [St. Cuthbert's] Reference
Finally, as he neared the gate, he put a bold face on the matter, and with an air of unconcern stepped towards the sentry. From Wordnik.com. [Orrain A Romance] Reference
They slowly walk along with well-dissembled unconcern, turning several unusual corners, with the old pedestrian always in view. From Wordnik.com. [Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898] Reference
During this transaction the other natives carried on their traffic alongside with as much unconcern as if nothing had happened. From Wordnik.com. [Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora Despatched to Arrest the Mutineers of the 'Bounty' in the South Seas, 1790-1791] Reference
"At any rate, he will be able to make us grow bigger -- that is, if we wish to," he added, with a fine affectation of unconcern. From Wordnik.com. [Dick, Marjorie and Fidge A Search for the Wonderful Dodo] Reference
James C. C.rter of the New York bar, who happened at the time to be with him respecting legal matters, wondered at his unconcern. From Wordnik.com. [A Political History of the State of New York, Volumes 1-3] Reference
Elsie turned toward him with impulsive friendliness, then remembering her other suitor paused and tried to assume a manner of unconcern. From Wordnik.com. [Little Lost Sister] Reference
Something clicked in Collins 'mind -- read the journals -- Mason's unconcern with security, the botany books on his desk the night before. From Wordnik.com. [Security] Reference
Meanwhile, the flagrant unconcern for his whereabouts shown by the victim might have stung a blind worm to bite, or excused any treachery. From Wordnik.com. [Little Novels of Italy Madonna Of The Peach-Tree, Ippolita In The Hills, The Duchess Of Nona, Messer Cino And The Live Coal, The Judgment Of Borso] Reference
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