indifferent Definition
- 1having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned
- 2neither good nor bad; mediocre
Using indifferent: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "indifferent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She was indifferent to his proposal.
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He was indifferent to the outcome of the game.
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The food was indifferent, neither good nor bad.
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The company's performance was indifferent this quarter.
indifferent Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for indifferent
Antonyms for indifferent
Phrases with indifferent
having no interest or concern about something
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She was indifferent to his opinion.
of mediocre quality
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The service at the restaurant was of indifferent quality.
an attitude of not caring or being concerned
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His indifferent attitude towards his studies resulted in poor grades.
Origins of indifferent
from Latin 'indifferens', from in- 'not' + 'differens' 'differing'
Summary: indifferent in Brief
The term 'indifferent' [ɪnˈdɪfərənt] refers to a lack of interest or concern, as in 'She was indifferent to his proposal.' It can also mean mediocre or neither good nor bad, as in 'The food was indifferent.' 'Indifferent' is often used in the phrase 'indifferent to,' and can be formal or informal, such as 'couldn't care less' or 'neutral.'
