indifferent
ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt
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Definition of indifferent - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
unconcernedhaving no particular interest or sympathy
  • She remained indifferent to their pleas for attention..
apathetic uninterested
2.
mediocreneither good nor bad in quality
  • The performance was indifferent, lacking any memorable moments..
mediocre unremarkable
3.
impartialhaving no preference or bias
  • The judge remained indifferent during the trial.
neutral unbiased unprejudiced
4.
unimportantRarelacking importance or significanceRare
  • The choice of color was indifferent to the design.
insignificant unimportant
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Origin of indifferent

Latin, in (not) + differre (differ)

Terms with indifferent included in their meaning

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indifferent
showing indifference or lack of concern
social
unfriendly or indifferent welcome
indifference
unenthusiastic or indifferent response
numbadj.
emotional
emotionally unresponsive or indifferent
numberadj.
emotional state
emotionally unresponsive or indifferent
emotion
emotionally unresponsive or indifferent
emotion
cause someone to feel indifferent or uninterested
attitude
be careless or indifferent about something

Examples of indifferent in a sentence

  • The judge appeared indifferent to the arguments presented.
  • The food was indifferent, neither tasty nor terrible.
  • His indifferent attitude towards the project was evident.
  • She felt indifferent about the outcome of the game.
  • His indifferent attitude puzzled his friends.
  • Her indifferent attitude made the decision easier.

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  1. French:indifférent, banal, ...
  2. German:gleichgültig, mittelmäßig, ...
  3. Italian:disinteressato, mediocre, ...
  4. Spanish:despreocupado, regular, ...
  5. Portuguese:indiferente, razoável, ...
  6. Chinese:漠不关心, 平庸的, ...
  7. Japanese:無関心な, 平凡な, ...
  8. Arabic:غَيْر مُبَال, عادِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֲדִישׁ, בֵּינוֹנִי, ...
  10. Russian:безразличный, посредственный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:байдужий, нейтральний, ...
  12. Hindi:उदासीन, साधारण, ...

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