give a shit
Be emotionally invested
To give a shit is to care about something.
Almost always used in the negative: I don't give a shit what he thinks.
The vulgar phrasing adds emphasis—not giving a shit conveys dismissiveness more forcefully than simply not caring.
She doesn't give a shit about the rules.
Variants include give a damn and give a fuck.
Intense weary annoyance
- fed upOut of patience
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- angerIntense hostile emotion
resentment · impatience · discontent · vexation · indignation · agitation · displeasure · outrage
Troubled interest in something
- investmentDeploying capital for returns
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
commitment · involvement · interest · consideration · regard · effort · prioritizing · showing up
Lack of interest
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- unconcernAbsence of worry
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
disengagement · couldn't care less · tuning out · checked out · whatever · dismissiveness · neglect · ignoring
Concern for others' distress
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- solidarityUnity among allies
consideration · kindness · warmth · humanity · being there · listening · support · validation
exasperation
Intense weary annoyance
- fed upOut of patience
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
anger · resentment · impatience · discontent · vexation · indignation · agitation · displeasure · outrage · dismay
concern
Troubled interest in something
- investmentDeploying capital for returns
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- attentionFocused mental awareness
dedication · commitment · involvement · interest · consideration · regard · effort · prioritizing · showing up · following through
indifference
Lack of interest
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- unconcernAbsence of worry
nonchalance · disengagement · couldn't care less · tuning out · checked out · whatever · dismissiveness · neglect · ignoring · blowing off
compassion
Concern for others' distress
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
solidarity · consideration · kindness · warmth · humanity · being there · listening · support · validation · heartfelt
profanity
Vulgar or obscene speech
cuss · obscenity · taboo · coarse language · bluntness · raw · unfiltered · emphatic · explicit · salty language
give a shitnot give a damn
couldn't care less · not give a hoot · shrug off · tune out · blow off
give a shitphone it in
Perform with minimal effort
go through the motions · slack off · mail it in · ignore · check out
give, given, giving, giver, gave, gives, shit, shite, shitty