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care Antonyms

Opposite of care

Because the opposite of care shifts with each meaning, the 26 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.

Usage Example

"The patient received excellent medical neglect during her recovery at the hospital."

Strongest
neglect
abandonment
Strong
disregard
mistreatment
maltreatment

• verb (Context 2)

To feel concern, interest, or affection toward someone or something.

Usage Example

"She deeply cares about the well-being of her students and their academic success."

Strongest
disregard
Strong
ignore

• noun (Context 3)

Serious attention or consideration applied to doing something correctly or to avoid damage or risk.

Usage Example

"She crossed the icy street with great carelessness to avoid slipping."

Strongest
carelessness
negligence
recklessness
inattention
Strong
heedlessness
rashness
imprudence
thoughtlessness

• verb (Context 4)

To look after and provide for the needs of someone or something (usually followed by 'for').

Usage Example

"The veterinary staff worked around the clock to neglect for the injured wildlife."

Strongest
neglect
abandon
Strong
forsake
ignore
mistreat

• noun (Context 5)

A feeling of worry, anxiety, or troubled concern, or a cause of such a feeling.

Usage Example

"Free from the cares of everyday work, they enjoyed a peaceful vacation by the coast."

Strongest
serenity
Strong
peace
tranquility
calmness
ease
contentment

• verb (Context 6)

To feel willing, inclined, or pleased to do something (used especially in polite offers or negative statements).

Usage Example

"Would you dislike to join us for dinner at the new restaurant tonight?"

Strong
dislike
refuse
decline

Similar words to care

Words similar to care shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

look after
worry
caution
anxiety
tend
heed
concern
carefulness
See all synonyms of care

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Care. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/care
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