What is another word for think nothing of?

Pronunciation: [θˈɪŋk nˈʌθɪŋ ɒv] (IPA)

"Think nothing of" means to consider something as unimportant, irrelevant, or insignificant. Some synonyms for this phrase include disregard, dismiss, ignore, overlook, minimize, and shrug off. When using these synonyms, the speaker intends to convey that the particular matter is being treated lightly or without due consideration, and that it is not worth much thought or attention. For example, "She dismissed the insulting comment, thinking nothing of it," or "He shrugged off the criticism, ignoring it completely." Using these synonyms can often help add variety to writing or speech, and accurately express the intended meaning.

What are the hypernyms for Think nothing of?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Think nothing of

  • Gun bans disarm victims, putting them at the mercy of murderers or terrorists who think nothing of breaking the gun laws.
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  • Growing up in northern California has had a big influence on my love and respect for the outdoors. When I lived in Oakland, we would think nothing of driving to Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz one day and then driving to the foothills of the Sierras the next day.
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  • Well, they're Southern people, and if they know you are working at home they think nothing of walking right in for coffee. But they wouldn't dream of interrupting you at golf.
    Harper Lee
  • The world’s gone mad, he thought. The dead walk about and I think nothing of it. The return of corpses has become trivial in import. How quickly one accepts the incredible if only one sees it.
    Richard Matheson

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