1
as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
indifferent about the result of the football game
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2
as in satisfactory
of average to below average quality
an indifferent but drinkable cup of coffee
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as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
they believed their art teacher could offer an indifferent judgment on their works' merits
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Recent Examples of indifferent
Kyiv was openly indifferent to the smooth running of Putin’s parade.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Imagine launching an ad campaign and within minutes knowing whether the audience feels excited, confused or indifferent.
—Boris Dzhingarov, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The attention economy is controlled by tech platforms that are indifferent, if not outright hostile, to quality journalism.
—Jessica Sibley, Time, 19 May 2025
Safety concerns are indifferent to days of the week, and increased awareness of the general and hunting public of each other’s presence and enjoyment of the outdoors are already well established in the state.
—Brandon Gleason, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Imagine launching an ad campaign and within minutes knowing whether the audience feels excited, confused or indifferent.
—Boris Dzhingarov, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The attention economy is controlled by tech platforms that are indifferent, if not outright hostile, to quality journalism.
—Jessica Sibley, Time, 19 May 2025
Safety concerns are indifferent to days of the week, and increased awareness of the general and hunting public of each other’s presence and enjoyment of the outdoors are already well established in the state.
—Brandon Gleason, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indifferent
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Throughout the book, ogling bystanders, nonchalant locals, and wannabes shooting their shot at stardom all add to the surrealist spectacle.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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Over the seasons, Tamburini has been offering sleek and sophisticated designs, yet with a modern touch, fluid shapes and a sort of nonchalant attitude.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Father’s Day tends to carry the rep of being a lower-key celebration, with a satisfactory time including food and beverages, maybe a clothing item, and peace and quiet.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
6 June 2025
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Multiple audits — including one presented to the supervisors last month — found the company has continuously fallen short of the 90-95% compliance rate needed for a satisfactory rating.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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While Congress sets the CBO’s priorities, the group prides itself on being objective, impartial, and nonpartisan.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Her expertise lies in building boards with the right balance of domain expertise and impartial oversight, ensuring alignment between governance and investor confidence.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The woman’s friend and the casual man spend time every few weeks, play pool, and text daily.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Born from old coffee bean bags, the canvas fabric stood out on the runway, crafted as a casual option for hanging close to shorelines.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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But the Tar Heel state has a decent amount of talent this year, and UNC does not appear to be in position to take advantage of it.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Reading these reports alongs with your own research can give you a decent idea of which cruise ships are doing the most to reduce their impact.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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These days — at least on Friday nights — the space offers musicians an equitable spotlight.—
Erick Galindo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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The result is a more agile, inclusive and resilient workforce where employees have equitable access to growth.—
Abakar Saidov,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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He isn’t disgusted by sexuality, just innocent and uninterested.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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And very worried about our children who seem incapable and uninterested in supporting themselves.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Stephen King’s novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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During the 2014 Western Conference final, the Los Angeles captain — who was in the midst of playing 64 extra games in a 26-month span — was asked why his Kings were so impressive in the postseason, but so ordinary in the regular season.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Indifferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indifferent. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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