Indifference Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɪnˈdɪfɝəns/, /ˌɪnˈdɪfɹəns

in-DIF-er-uhns

UK

ɪndˈɪfɹəns

in-DIF-ruhns

Definition

A lack of interest, feeling, or concern about something or someone.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal or serious contexts. Common collocations: 'show indifference', 'complete indifference', 'indifference to'. Usually expresses a negative judgment about someone's attitude.

• Spanish: indiferencia
• Portuguese (BR): indiferença
• Portuguese (PT): indiferença
• Chinese (Simplified): 冷漠 - 漠不关心
• Chinese (Traditional): 冷漠 - 漠不關心
• Hindi: उदासीनता
• Arabic: لامبالاة
• Bengali: উদাসীনতা - অনাসক্তি
• Russian: безразличие
• Japanese: 無関心
• Vietnamese: sự thờ ơ - sự lãnh đạm
• Korean: 무관심
• Turkish: ilgisizlik - kayıtsızlık
• Urdu: لاپروائی - بے حسی
• Indonesian: ketidakpedulian - acuh tak acuh

Example Sentences

His indifference to the problem surprised everyone.

basic

The teacher noticed her indifference in class.

basic

Their indifference hurt my feelings.

basic

She just shrugged in indifference and walked away.

natural

Sometimes, indifference is worse than anger.

natural

His indifference to her feelings was obvious.

natural