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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
There was one priest who kept up patriotic, pro-war propaganda, but otherwise indifference was the norm.
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Peter Rutland, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024
That’s why Republicans have given up on trying to sell people on their policies, instead focusing on cultivating indifference among voters and pundits.
—Robert Repino, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2024
But each has known weaknesses (age; indifference to election results) that have reinforced a stable dynamic: Biden voters are unexcited about him but eager to vote against Trump.
—Philip Bump, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
Other greens expressed deep frustration over their fellow environmentalists’ indifference to the meat industry’s environmental destruction, or worse, some organization’s willingness to partner with companies on greenwashing projects.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 7 Aug. 2024
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Peter Rutland, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024
That’s why Republicans have given up on trying to sell people on their policies, instead focusing on cultivating indifference among voters and pundits.
—Robert Repino, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2024
But each has known weaknesses (age; indifference to election results) that have reinforced a stable dynamic: Biden voters are unexcited about him but eager to vote against Trump.
—Philip Bump, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
Other greens expressed deep frustration over their fellow environmentalists’ indifference to the meat industry’s environmental destruction, or worse, some organization’s willingness to partner with companies on greenwashing projects.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 7 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for indifference
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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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