Meaning
"Who cares?" means "It's not important" or "Nobody cares about that." It's a question that doesn't want an answer. The speaker is saying that the thing isn't worth worrying about, or, much more sharply, that they don't care about what you said.
The tone decides whether it's kind or rude. About your own small problems, it's cheerful and relaxing: "I dropped my ice cream, but who cares?" About something another person cares about, it's rude, because it tells them their feelings don't matter. Never say it to a coworker's news or a friend's worry. If you want to comfort someone, try "Don't worry about it" or "It's not a big deal." Those carry the same idea without the sting.
In a conversation
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Say it out loud
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Check yourself
Practice · 3 min
Listen, then say each line. Keep it light and cheerful, about your own small problems. The stress falls on "cares".
Say it today
Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.