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Word of the Day - Pococurante

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pococurante

/ˌpəʊkəʊkjʊˈranti/
adjective
rare
Indifferent or unconcerned.
noun
rare
An indifferent or unconcerned person.

Origin
Mid 18th century: Italian, from poco ‘little’ + curante ‘caring’.

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It matters little to me.
I could (or couldn't) care less.
I'm pococurante you see.
That's why my life's such a mess.

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