Indifference: meaning, definitions and examples

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indifference

[ ɪnˈdɪf(ə)r(ə)ns ]

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feeling

Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy. The state of being neutral or uninvolved in a situation. The quality of showing no emotion or concern.

Synonyms

apathy, detachment, disinterest, unconcern

Examples of usage

She was surprised by his indifference towards her problems.
The politician's indifference to the suffering of his people was shocking.
His indifference to the outcome of the game was evident in his lack of reaction.
I was hurt by her indifference towards my feelings.
The teacher's indifference towards the students' struggles was disheartening.

Translations

Translations of the word "indifference" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indiferença

🇮🇳 उदासीनता

🇩🇪 Gleichgültigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakpedulian

🇺🇦 байдужість

🇵🇱 obojętność

🇯🇵 無関心 (むかんしん)

🇫🇷 indifférence

🇪🇸 indiferencia

🇹🇷 kayıtsızlık

🇰🇷 무관심 (mugansim)

🇸🇦 اللامبالاة

🇨🇿 lhostejnost

🇸🇰 ľahostajnosť

🇨🇳 冷漠 (lěngmò)

🇸🇮 brezbrižnost

🇮🇸 afskiptaleysi

🇰🇿 немқұрайдылық

🇬🇪 უყურადღებობა

🇦🇿 laqeydlik

🇲🇽 indiferencia

Word origin

The word 'indifference' originated from the Latin word 'indifferentia,' which means 'lack of difference' or 'neutrality.' It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'indifference' has come to represent a lack of interest or concern in various contexts, reflecting a sense of detachment or apathy.