Synonyms for never mind

Grammar : Interj

Spell : mahynd

Phonetic Transcription : maɪnd

Définition of never mind

Origin : late 12c., from Old English gemynd "memory, remembrance, state of being remembered; thought, purpose; conscious mind, intellect, intention," Proto-Germanic *ga-mundiz (cf. Gothic muns "thought," munan "to think;" Old Norse minni "mind;" German Minne (archaic) "love," originally "memory, loving memory"), from PIE root *men- "think, remember, have one's mind aroused," with derivatives referring to qualities of mind or states of thought (cf. Sanskrit matih "thought," munih "sage, seer;" Greek memona "I yearn," mania "madness," mantis "one who divines, prophet, seer;" Latin mens "mind, understanding, reason," memini "I remember," mentio "remembrance;" Lithuanian mintis "thought, idea," Old Church Slavonic mineti "to believe, think," Russian pamjat "memory").
Meaning "mental faculty" is mid-14c. "Memory," one of the oldest senses, now is almost obsolete except in old expressions such as bear in mind, call to mind. Mind's eye "remembrance" is early 15c. Phrase time out of mind is attested from early 15c. To pay no mind "disregard" is recorded from 1916, American English dialect. To have half a mind to "to have one's mind half made up to (do something)" is recorded from 1726. Mind-reading is from 1882.

interj forget it

Example sentences :

Never mind me, mother; I'm young and strong, I can stand work—but it's hard on you.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

"Never mind, brother," replied the good Deacon, recovering his temper.
Extract from : « Other Tales and Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Never mind, you can help them; and when you begin to realize that, you will forget your fears.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

Never mind; give it all the same; the picture will be of use, and we will adorn our attic with it.
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

We shall certainly be obliged to wait a great while, but never mind.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

"Never mind about Aunt Judith," interrupted Decatur, firmly.
Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various

"Never mind what it says about Ireland," Uncle William retorted.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

Never mind what they tell you—if they told you the truth, they'd tell you they want fees.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

"I have brought him here, never mind how," Inez was saying, pointing to Henriques.
Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard

Never mind the ugly reflection which your glass may give you.
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume V (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

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