indifference
pronunciation
How to pronounce indifference in British English:
UK [ɪnˈdɪfrəns]
How to pronounce indifference in American English:
US [ɪnˈdɪfərəns, -ˈdɪfrəns]
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- Noun:
- unbiased impartial unconcern
- apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
- the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
- the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
Word Origin
- indifference (n.)
- mid-15c., from Latin indifferentia "want of difference, similarity," noun of quality from indifferentem (see indifferent).
Example
- 1. Such indifference is still shocking even for this country .
- 2. The chinese response was absolute indifference .
- 3. Have you no other objection than your belief in my indifference ?
- 4. French opposition leaders talk of relations being marked by " indifference " and even becoming an " empty shell " .
- 5. But is it really indifference ?