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
Trump was indifferent or outright hostile to many Big Tech companies in his first term and most of his campaign.
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Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
The world is simply indifferent to Lucy’s existence.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
Yet Americans — and businesses — have a generally positive to at least indifferent view on the subject.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
With Ricardo Pereira still out of action until March at the earliest, Leicester have been left with James Justin at right-back but he has also been targeted by disgruntled fans after some indifferent displays this season, sapping his confidence.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
The world is simply indifferent to Lucy’s existence.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
Yet Americans — and businesses — have a generally positive to at least indifferent view on the subject.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
With Ricardo Pereira still out of action until March at the earliest, Leicester have been left with James Justin at right-back but he has also been targeted by disgruntled fans after some indifferent displays this season, sapping his confidence.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indifferent
Adjective
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There’s a certain undone sophistication in my work—think bourgeois meets grunge, or couture sensibility with a nonchalant attitude.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hinged on nonchalant tailoring with whiffs of countryside chic, the fall 2025 collection codesigned by the husband-and-wife duo debuts Wednesday during Milan Fashion Week.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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While the overall atmosphere and design of the restaurant are aesthetically pleasing, the menu is just as satisfactory.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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All factors add up to the simple fact that Pereira has no satisfactory understudy for Strand Larsen.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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There was no sign of keeping things impartial for Shah, who as the ICC chief is meant to be independent and act without bias.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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There must be prompt, transparent and impartial investigations into all the killings and other violations, and those responsible must be held to account, in line with international law norms and standards.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Hoka Women’s Transport Shoes The Transport sneakers boast many of the comfortable features — like EVA midsoles and breathable uppers — that Hoka is known for but have a more casual silhouette that’s stylish enough to wear as a daily lifestyle sneaker.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
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However, behind the casual language are very real psychological patterns.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Virginia and Begovic are competent, low-cost reserves and provide decent support to Pickford.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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In practice, this means ensuring your audio is clear and the video quality and lighting are good, having a decent background, finding decent actors, and editing the video for clarity and conciseness.—
Jason Hennessey,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This is still hardly equitable, but women have made some gains.—
Kweilin Ellingrud,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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Sponsored by Property Management Inc. and presented by Delta Theta Tau, the Gala will unite more than 700 community and business leaders, as well as families, in a celebration of OE’s mission to create inclusive and equitable opportunities for people of all abilities.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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According to Crombie, Bong was uninterested in the logic of gravity and who was flying the ship.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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These dissenters, who have been the scant liberal signs of life, are clearly uninterested in Carville’s play-dead strategy.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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These are taxed at different (typically lower) rates than ordinary income.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Experts will appreciate them; ordinary users can ignore them.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Indifferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indifferent. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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