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Indifference Common

Origin: Latin suffix -ence

Indifference has 5 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

unbiased impartial unconcern

"The judge's complete indifference to the defendant's pleas ensured that the verdict was based solely on the evidence presented."

2

apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

"His indifference to the tragedy was shocking, as he remained completely unmoved and showed no sign of caring about the suffering around him."

3

the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally

"His total indifference to hobbies meant he spent every Saturday glued to his phone instead of exploring new activities."

4

the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

"When he arrived late without apology, his total indifference made everyone wonder if he even knew we were waiting."

5

The state of being indifferent.

"His complete indifference to the team's loss made everyone wonder if he even cared about winning."

Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
unconcern apathy passivity carefreeness
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
distance withdrawal
Rhyming Words
nce ance ince unce ence once vince sence ponce nance munce vance dunce hence bonce ounce nonce gance dance vonce
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