indifference

noun
UK: /ɪnˈdɪfrəns/
US: /ɪnˈdɪfrəns/

  1. Lack of interest or concern about something.

    1. His indifference to my problems was really hurtful.
    2. The voters showed indifference to the political candidate's empty promises.

  2. The state of not caring one way or the other about something; neutrality.

    1. Her indifference made it hard to know what she wanted.
    2. The government's indifference toward the plight of the refugees was shocking.

Synonyms

apathy unconcern negligence lethargy

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The word "indifference" in English means: Lack of interest or concern about something., The state of not caring one way or the other about something; neutrality..

The phonetic transcription of "indifference" is /ɪnˈdɪfrəns/ in British English and /ɪnˈdɪfrəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "indifference": apathy, unconcern, negligence, lethargy.

Example usage of "indifference": "His indifference to my problems was really hurtful.". More examples on the page.