indifferent Synonyms

indifferent Meaning

Wordnet

indifferent (s)

marked by a lack of interest

showing no care or concern in attitude or action

(usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed

(often followed by `to') lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other

fairly poor to not very good

having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive

marked by no especial liking or dislike or preference for one thing over another

characterized by a lack of partiality

being neither good nor bad

neither too great nor too little

Webster

indifferent (a.)

Not mal/ing a difference; having no influence or preponderating weight; involving no preference, concern, or attention; of no account; without significance or importance.

Neither particularly good, not very bad; of a middle state or quality; passable; mediocre.

Not inclined to one side, party, or choice more than to another; neutral; impartial.

Feeling no interest, anxiety, or care, respecting anything; unconcerned; inattentive; apathetic; heedless; as, to be indifferent to the welfare of one's family.

Free from bias or prejudice; impartial; unbiased; disinterested.

Webster

indifferent (adv.)

To a moderate degree; passably; tolerably.

indifferent Sentence Examples

  1. Sarah remained indifferent to the gossip swirling around her.
  2. The athlete's facial expression was indifferent as he accepted the trophy.
  3. The politician appeared indifferent to the criticism leveled against him.
  4. Despite the chaos around them, the animals remained indifferent.
  5. The child sat in the corner, indifferent to the toys scattered about.
  6. The student's indifferent attitude toward her studies resulted in poor grades.
  7. The doctor was indifferent to the patient's complaints.
  8. The customer service agent was indifferent to the customer's concerns.
  9. The employee's indifferent performance put his job in jeopardy.
  10. The artist was indifferent to the praise or criticism his work received.

FAQs About the word indifferent

marked by a lack of interest, showing no care or concern in attitude or action, (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed, (often followed by

nonchalant, uninterested, casual, incurious, uncurious, aloof, complacent, calm, insensible, stoic

concerned, aware, attentive, aware, interested, concerned, attentive,interested, sensitive, passionate

Sarah remained indifferent to the gossip swirling around her.

The athlete's facial expression was indifferent as he accepted the trophy.

The politician appeared indifferent to the criticism leveled against him.

Despite the chaos around them, the animals remained indifferent.