what of it
And your point?
What of it is a dismissive or defiant response to an implied criticism, essentially asking "so what?" or "why does that matter?" It acknowledges a fact while challenging the listener to explain why it's significant or objectionable: Yeah, I took the last cookie—what of it?
The phrase often signals readiness to defend oneself.
Challenge to act boldly
- provocationAct that triggers response
- gauntletProtective armored handwear
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- defiantOpenly resisting control
aggressive · hostile · face-off · standoff · antagonism · and · combative · assertive
Defiance of established power
- insolenceBold, offensive disrespect
- contemptDisdainful disregard
- disobedienceRefusal to follow orders
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
boldness · audacious · impudent · scoff · disregard · dismissive · brazen · unyielding
Absence of feeling
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- blaséUnimpressed through overexposure
stoic · impassive · insouciant · aloofness · dispassion · unperturbed · unmoved · shrug
dare
Challenge to act boldly
- provocationAct that triggers response
- gauntletProtective armored handwear
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
defiant · aggressive · hostile · face-off · standoff · antagonism · and · combative · assertive · pushback
rebellion
Defiance of established power
- insolenceBold, offensive disrespect
- contemptDisdainful disregard
- disobedienceRefusal to follow orders
resistance · boldness · audacious · impudent · scoff · disregard · dismissive · brazen · unyielding · contrary
apathy
Absence of feeling
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
blasé · stoic · impassive · insouciant · aloofness · dispassion · unperturbed · unmoved · shrug · unconcerned
what of itpoint taken
Acknowledging another's reasoning
fair enough · duly noted · I hear you · tell me more · trivial
what of itI'm sorry
Expression of regret
I apologize · my apologies · forgive me · I was wrong · mea culpa