nevermind

USAGE SUMMARY

The word "nevermind" is correct and usable in written English.
It functions as an interjection, indicating that something does not need to be considered or taken into account. You can use it in informal contexts when you want to put an end to a conversation or when you want to acknowledge that something is not important. For example, you might say "Nevermind, it's no big deal."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Encyclopedias

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

10.30am: Nevermind who will win in New Hampshire, we still don't know who the hell won in Iowa yet.

The Guardian

But nevermind.

The Guardian

Nevermind).9 58 : Exit polls are suggesting that Mr Obama won about 40% of the Hispanic vote nation-wide, which is not quite the "Hispanics won't vote for a black guy" we've heard from some pundits.9 57 : Hillary Clinton is apparently calling her Massachusetts win the "upset of the night".

The Economist

BACK in the spring, James Hamilton provided the economics world with one of the more interesting results of the crisis and recession that if you took a macroeconomic model and plugged in observed oil prices through the middle of 2008, you got a near perfect forecast for output in the third quarter of 2008, nevermind the financial crisis.

The Economist

Then the advisors decide that Mr Lieberman is too risky because he is pro-choice, nevermind that a lot of the Republican voters question Mr McCain's pro-life credentials in the first place, and nevermind that the campaign is explicitly open to a "high-risk" candidate.Overall it is a very strange account.

The Economist

Nevermind that I was on an overcrowded charter flight, en route to an equally ovecrowded Spanish resort: airline food screamed sophistication.I have long since come to accept that the fare served on planes is, in fact, overcooked, tasteless mush.

The Economist

Like Nevermind, the band's third album, In Utero (1993)—which contained clear articulations of Cobain's psyche in songs such as "All Apologies" and "Rape Me"—reached number one on the U.S. album charts.

Encyclopedia Britannica

In 1991 Nirvana and producer Butch Vig released "Smells Like Teen Spirit," from their epochal 1991 album, Nevermind.

Encyclopedia Britannica

A deluxe box-set reissue marked the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's landmark Nevermind.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Nirvana, American alternative rock group whose breakthrough album, Nevermind (1991), announced a new musical style (grunge) and gave voice to the post-baby boom young adults known as Generation X.

Encyclopedia Britannica

They refined this mix of 1960s-style pop and 1970s heavy metal hard rock on their first album for a major label, Geffen; Nevermind, featuring the anthemic hit "Smells Like Teen Spirit," was the first full expression of punk concerns to achieve mass-market success in the United States.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "nevermind" to smoothly transition away from a topic that's no longer relevant or worth pursuing in a conversation.

Common error

Avoid using "nevermind" in formal or professional writing. Opt for more professional alternatives like "it is not important" or simply omit the unnecessary information.

Linguistic Context

"Nevermind" functions primarily as an interjection. Ludwig AI confirms its use to dismiss a previous statement or request, indicating it's no longer relevant. It can also function as a verb or noun, although these usages are less common.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

64%

Encyclopedias

18%

Formal & Business

5%

Less common in

Science

3%

Reference

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "nevermind" is a common interjection used to dismiss a previous statement or indicate that something is unimportant. Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically correct, though more suitable for informal contexts. While highly frequent in News & Media, Encyclopedia and Formal Business contexts, it's advisable to use more formal alternatives like "it is not important" in professional or academic writing. Consider alternatives such as "it doesn't matter" or "forget about it" for varied expression.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

it doesn't matter

Indicates something is not important or significant.

forget about it

Suggests that something should be completely disregarded or not worried about.

don't worry about it

Reassures someone that something is not a cause for concern.

it's not important

Directly states the insignificance of something.

it's nothing

Minimizes the significance of something, implying it's trivial.

no problem

Used to dismiss an apology or indicate that something is not an issue.

it's okay

Indicates acceptance or agreement, often used to dismiss concerns.

leave it be

Suggests that something should be left untouched or not discussed further.

let it go

Encourages someone to stop dwelling on something and move on.

disregard that

Formally instructs someone to ignore a previous statement or instruction.

FAQs

How can I use "nevermind" in a sentence?

"Nevermind" is typically used as an interjection to indicate that something is not important or should be disregarded. For example, you can say, "I was going to ask for help, but "nevermind", I figured it out."

What's a more formal way to say "nevermind"?

In formal contexts, instead of "nevermind", you could use phrases like "it is not important", "it is not relevant", or simply omit the statement altogether. For example, instead of "Nevermind, I'll do it myself", you could say "I will handle it myself".

Is "never mind" one word or two?

"Never mind" is often written as two words, but "nevermind" is also a common, albeit slightly less formal, single-word spelling. Both are generally acceptable.

What can I say instead of "nevermind" to sound more polite?

To be more polite, consider using phrases such as "don't worry about it", "it doesn't matter", or "it's not important". These alternatives convey a similar meaning while maintaining a courteous tone.