What Does "not that i really care" Mean?
Learn what "not that i really care" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Not that I really care.
It means the speaker is claiming not to care, often while sounding annoyed or defensive.
From Help! I’m Falling In Love With My Rude CEO, Episode 2
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone pretends not to care about something that clearly bothers them.
Usage Scenario
Use this in casual speech when you want to act detached, but it can sound passive-aggressive. It is not ideal in formal or polite situations.
Better ways to say it
Not that I really care.
I don't really care.
Not that I care.
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