Definition Synonyms
Definition of indifference - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
emotionlack of interest or concern about something
- Her indifference to the news was surprising.
2.
apathyabsence of emotional reactions or apathy
- His indifference made it hard to connect with him.
3.
impartialityRare state of being unbiased and impartialRare
- The judge's indifference ensured a fair trial.
Expressions with indifference
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lack of concern or interest
She faced his cold indifference with a heavy heart.
metaphorical barrier showing lack of interest or concern
She faced a wall of indifference from her colleagues.
attitude suggesting detachment or unconcern
His air of indifference made it hard to tell if he cared.
graph showing combinations of goods with equal consumer satisfaction
The indifference curve shows all bundles the consumer likes equally.
rule for assigning equal probabilities without evidence
The principle of indifference guides fair decision-making under uncertainty.
Origin of indifference
Latin, indifferentia (lack of difference)
Terms with indifference included in their meaning
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indifference choice
show indifference or lack of preference between options
indifference
it does not matter which
indifference
show no concern or interest at all
gesture
raise shoulders to show indifference or ignorance
gesture
lifting shoulders showing indifference or ignorance
indifferent
showing indifference or lack of concern
indifference
questions the importance of an action or decision
indifference
emphasizes any action taken by someone
insult
deliberate act showing disrespect or indifference to someone
indifference
regardless of anything that
indifference
no preference for a specific individual
indifference
used to show lack of preference or concern
emotion
expression of indifference or skepticism
indifference
express lack of interest or concern about something
indifference
unenthusiastic or indifferent response
indifference
show total lack of interest or concern about something
indifference
show no interest or concern about something at all
indifference
showing no interest or concern about what happens
behavior
show indifference or hostility
communication
used to express indifference or permission
indifference
feel no concern or worry about something
attitude
used to show indifference to a statement
indifference
do what you want
indifference
do what you want without considering others
Examples of indifference in a sentence
The teacher noticed the student's indifference to the assignment. Her indifference to the outcome was surprising. The teacher noticed his indifference during the discussion. His indifference to the outcome was appreciated by both parties. The committee's indifference helped in making an unbiased decision.
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- French:indifférence, désintéressement, ...
- German:Gleichgültigkeit, Interesselosigkeit, ...
- Italian:indifferenza, imparzialità, ...
- Spanish:indiferencia, apatía, ...
- Portuguese:indiferença, apatia, ...
- Chinese:冷漠, 公正, ...
- Japanese:無関心, 無感動, ...
- Arabic:لا مُبالاة, عدم الاكتراث, ...
- Hebrew:אֲדִישׁוּת, אִי מַשּׂוֹא פָּנִים, ...
- Russian:безразличие, беспристрастность, ...
- Ukrainian:байдужість, апатія, ...
- Hindi:उदासीनता, भावहीनता, ...
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