gives a damn
Has emotional investment
To give a damn is to care about something.
The phrase appears almost exclusively in the negative: I don't give a damn what they think, She couldn't give a damn about fashion.
The rare positive use emphasizes genuine concern: At least she gives a damn.
Damn here is a mild intensifier—give a shit and give a fuck follow the same pattern with increasing vulgarity.
Troubled interest in something
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- considerationCareful thought or compensation
- attentivenessConcentrated awareness of surroundings
- thoughtfulnessAttentive care for others
regard · sensitivity · kindness · warmth · tenderness · sympathy · solicitude · empathy
State of being engaged
- participationAct of taking part
- activismDirect effort for reform
- proactiveActing before problems arise
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
advocacy · contribution · action · effort · investment · hands-on · showing up · stepping up
State of being answerable
- dutyRequired moral task
- conscientiousnessCareful attention to duty
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
integrity · stewardship · dependability · diligence · ownership · answerability · follow-through · principled
Wholehearted loyalty to purpose
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- constancyUnchanging faithfulness over time
tenacity · perseverance · determination · resolve · earnestness · passionate · invested · unwavering
concern
Troubled interest in something
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- considerationCareful thought or compensation
- attentivenessConcentrated awareness of surroundings
thoughtfulness · regard · sensitivity · kindness · warmth · tenderness · sympathy · solicitude · empathy · understanding
involvement
State of being engaged
- participationAct of taking part
- activismDirect effort for reform
- proactiveActing before problems arise
initiative · advocacy · contribution · action · effort · investment · hands-on · showing up · stepping up · speaking up
responsibility
State of being answerable
- dutyRequired moral task
- conscientiousnessCareful attention to duty
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
trustworthiness · integrity · stewardship · dependability · diligence · ownership · answerability · follow-through · principled · ethical
dedication
Wholehearted loyalty to purpose
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
constancy · tenacity · perseverance · determination · resolve · earnestness · passionate · invested · unwavering · wholehearted
curiosity
Desire to learn
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- passionIntense emotional drive
keenness · eagerness · investment · awareness · noticing · alert · attentive · mindful · observant · perceptive
gives a damncouldn't care less
Complete absence of concern
indifferent · apathetic · unconcerned · uninterested · unmoved
gives a damncan't be bothered
Unwilling to make effort
turns a blind eye · looks the other way · neglects · ignores · abandons
gives a damndisregards
Fails to consider
ignores · neglects · overlooks · dismisses · turns a blind eye
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