1. never mind - Noun
2. never mind - Verb
3. never mind - Phrase
(hortative) It is not important; do not fret; used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said.
I'm afraid I’ve broken your mug. — Never mind, it was old and I was going to throw it away.
Did you fall over and hurt your knee? Never mind, I’ll put a bandage on it.
(hortative) Do not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something).
Never mind about me — you go and I’ll join you later.
Here’s some money for you. Never mind about paying me back; you can keep it.
(hortative) Indicates a withdrawal or retractment of a previous statement.
You're a fool. — What did you call me? — Never mind.
Can you hand me that screwdriver? Wait, never mind, give me the fire extinguisher instead.
(idiomatic) Let alone; much less.
They wouldn't go near that place, never mind spending an entire day there.
never mind (plural never minds)
Alternative form of nevermind
Love every man in spite of his falling into sin. Never mind the sins, but remember that the foundation of the man is the same - the image of God. John of Kronstadt
All outward forms of religion are almost useless, and are the causes of endless strife.... Believe there is a great power silently working all things for good, behave yourself and never mind the rest. Beatrix Potter
Great men of action never mind on occasion being ridiculous; in a sense it is part of their job. Oswald Mosley
Never mind storms and snows for the sake of a friend. Azerbaijani Proverb
When you see a snake, never mind where he came from. Turkish Proverb
Never mind ugly buddy I'm not a rose either. Finnish Proverb