indifference
noun
in·dif·fer·ence
in-ˈdi-f(ə-)rən(t)s 
-fərn(t)s
1
: the quality, state, or fact of being indifferent
2
a
: absence of compulsion to or toward one thing or another
b
archaic
: lack of difference or distinction between two or more things
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Examples of indifference in a Sentence
She was amazed that some people could watch the trial with indifference.
She watched them with a cool indifference.
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Despite some indifference, or outright rejection of silver, Honda and Stuart Semple’s take on the idea of a silver car creates something completely different.
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Trinity Francis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
When the average person hears that a Democratic group has sued Republicans – or vice versa – the most likely reaction is indifference.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
As Angelenos, our superpower is a general indifference to our haters everywhere, powered by sunshine, our proximity to the freshest produce, and the ability to go on a mountain hike, surf and eat tacos in the same afternoon.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
The hearing came after a jury on Thursday reached a mixed verdict against Haley, Bean and Smith, who were charged with depriving Nichols' of his civil rights, deliberate indifference, conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2024
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Trinity Francis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
When the average person hears that a Democratic group has sued Republicans – or vice versa – the most likely reaction is indifference.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
As Angelenos, our superpower is a general indifference to our haters everywhere, powered by sunshine, our proximity to the freshest produce, and the ability to go on a mountain hike, surf and eat tacos in the same afternoon.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
The hearing came after a jury on Thursday reached a mixed verdict against Haley, Bean and Smith, who were charged with depriving Nichols' of his civil rights, deliberate indifference, conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Indifference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indifference. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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indifference
noun
in·dif·fer·ence
in-ˈdif-ərn(t)s
-ˈdif-(ə-)rən(t)s
1
: lack of feeling for or against something
2
: lack of importance
a matter of indifference to them
Medical Definition
indifference
noun
in·dif·fer·ence
in-ˈdif-ərn(t)s, -ˈdif-(ə-)rən(t)s
: the quality, state, or fact of being indifferent
a schizophrenic reaction accompanied by apathy and indifference
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