Indifferently: meaning, definitions and examples

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indifferently

 

[ ɪnˈdɪf(ə)rəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behave

Without interest or concern; not caring.

Synonyms

apathetically, nonchalantly, unconcernedly.

Examples of usage

  • She shrugged indifferently and turned away.
  • He listened indifferently to the news of her departure.
Context #2 | Adverb

quality

In a way that shows a lack of bias or preference; impartially.

Synonyms

impartially, neutrally, unbiased.

Examples of usage

  • The judge treated all the defendants indifferently.
  • The teacher graded the exams indifferently, without favoritism.

Translations

Translations of the word "indifferently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indiferentemente

🇮🇳 उदासीनता से

🇩🇪 gleichgültig

🇮🇩 dengan acuh tak acuh

🇺🇦 байдуже

🇵🇱 obojętnie

🇯🇵 無関心に

🇫🇷 indifféremment

🇪🇸 indiferentemente

🇹🇷 ilgisizce

🇰🇷 무관심하게

🇸🇦 بلا مبالاة

🇨🇿 lhostejně

🇸🇰 ľahostajne

🇨🇳 漠不关心地

🇸🇮 brezbrižno

🇮🇸 afskiptalaust

🇰🇿 бей-жай

🇬🇪 გულგრილად

🇦🇿 laqeydliklə

🇲🇽 indiferentemente

Etymology

The word 'indifferently' comes from the Latin word 'indifferentem', meaning 'not making a difference'. It has evolved over time to represent the idea of not caring or showing a lack of bias. The use of 'indifferently' in English dates back to the 14th century.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,875, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.