adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In an unconcerned manner; without anxiety or concern; with indifference.

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1636.  Destr. Troy, 1. Not the most cruel of Our conquering Foes so unconcern’dly can relate our woes, As not to lend a tear.

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1679.  Everard, Popish Plot, 12. I unconcernedly expected a speedy enlargement.

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a. 1721.  Sheffield (Dk. Buckhm.), Wks. (1723), II. 81. To discourse about the serving of the Tide … as coolly, and unconcernedly, as if it had been only a common journey.

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1768–74.  Tucker, Lt. Nat. (1834), I. 603. We shall never do it … unconcernedly, but as an unavoidable means for attaining some greater good.

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1828.  Lytton, Pelham, III. i. Thrusting the miniature in my bosom, and turning unconcernedly away.

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1872.  Black, Adv. Phaeton, xv. 208. We were unconcernedly having luncheon.

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