indifferent
word
Definition
Not interested or showing no emotion or preference about something; not caring one way or another.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to describe people who don't show interest, concern, or strong feelings. Can imply apathy or emotional distance. Common collocations: 'remain indifferent', 'indifferent attitude'. Don't confuse with 'different' (not the same).
Spanish: indiferentePortuguese (BR): indiferentePortuguese (PT): indiferenteChinese (Simplified): 冷漠的 - 不关心的Chinese (Traditional): 冷漠的 - 不關心的Hindi: उदासीनArabic: غير مبالٍBengali: উদাসীন - অনাসক্তRussian: безразличный - равнодушныйJapanese: 無関心な - 無感情なVietnamese: thờ ơ - dửng dưngKorean: 무관심한 - 냉담한Turkish: ilgisiz - kayıtsızUrdu: لاتعلق رکھنے والا - بے پرواIndonesian: acuh tak acuh - tidak peduli
Example Sentences
He acted completely indifferent even though the decision affected him.
natural
She remained surprisingly indifferent through all the drama.
natural
She looked indifferent when she heard the news.
basic
He is indifferent to other people's problems.
basic
The teacher was indifferent about who sat where in class.
basic
It's hard to stay indifferent when you see someone in trouble.
natural