Synonyms of never mind

never mind

conjunction

as in not to mention

to say nothing of

I have a hard enough time getting out of bed before sunrise, never mind getting to work so early

Synonyms & Similar Words

• not to mention
• let alone
• much less
• still less

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of never mind

To make a lunge like that, with his studs up, seemed incomprehensible, never mind dangerous. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 17 June 2026

Some spit out the word with the utmost disdain—never mind that its original meaning is about freedom. — Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Mexicans on the whole are warm, and the country is dotted with cultural sites and a beautiful natural landscape—never mind all the tacos, empanadas, and tortas! — Elizabeth Preske, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026

Given the slow start to his pro career, a spot at the World Cup, never mind the starting nod, was far from preordained. — Sean Gregory, Time, 10 June 2026

Writing this column has truly fed my soul, never mind given me an outlet for all manner of grief and grievances, whining and winnings. — Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026

And most people don’t have the money to keep up with the Joneses, never mind the Zuckerbergs or the Griffins. — Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026

From a military point of view, never mind the decision to go in the first place, how is this war proceeding? — David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026

Each of those individually is probably anathema to some Ferrari fans, never mind all three together. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026