Not care for Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Subjective Taste Expresses personal dislike; doesn't mean something is bad, just not to one's liking. I do not care for cilantro in my dishes. Pro Tip 2/3Polite Refusal A gentle way to decline something, often used to avoid offending someone. No thank you, I do not care for more cake. Pro Tip 3/3Not About Hatred The phrase is less intense than 'hate'; it's often about mild disinterest or dislike. I just do not care for watching sports.