give a darn
Feel invested emotionally
To give a darn is to care about something, almost always in the negative: I don't give a darn what they think.
Darn is a euphemism for damn, making this a milder version of "give a damn." The phrase implies emotional investment—or more often, the pointed absence of it.
Sharing another's emotions
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- concernTroubled interest in something
- considerationCareful thought or compensation
- thoughtfulnessAttentive care for others
kindness · sensitivity · warmth · attentiveness · solicitude · tenderness · benevolence · humanity
Desire to learn
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
investment · keenness · eagerness · absorption · passion · involvement · motivation · stake
Wholehearted loyalty to purpose
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
steadfastness · responsibility · duty · engagement · effort · diligence · conscientiousness · follow-through
empathy
Sharing another's emotions
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- concernTroubled interest in something
- considerationCareful thought or compensation
thoughtfulness · kindness · sensitivity · warmth · attentiveness · solicitude · tenderness · benevolence · humanity · understanding
curiosity
Desire to learn
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- attentionFocused mental awareness
fascination · investment · keenness · eagerness · absorption · passion · involvement · motivation · stake · buy-in
dedication
Wholehearted loyalty to purpose
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
tenacity · steadfastness · responsibility · duty · engagement · effort · diligence · conscientiousness · follow-through · accountability
give a darnnot give a damn
couldn't care less · not give a hoot · shrug off · turn a blind eye · ignore
give, gives, gave, given, giving, giver, givers, darn, darns