indifference

in·dif·fer·ence

noun \in-ˈdi-fərn(t)s, -f(ə-)rən(t)s\

Definition of INDIFFERENCE

1

: the quality, state, or fact of being indifferent

2

a archaic : lack of difference or distinction between two or more things b : absence of compulsion to or toward one thing or another

Examples of INDIFFERENCE

1. She was amazed that some people could watch the trial with indifference.
2. She watched them with a cool indifference.

First Known Use of INDIFFERENCE

15th century

Related to INDIFFERENCE

Synonyms: apathy, casualness, complacence, disinterestedness, disregard, incuriosity, incuriousness, insouciance, nonchalance, torpor, unconcern

Antonyms: concern, interest, regard

Related Words: halfheartedness, lukewarmness, tepidity, tepidness; carelessness, heedlessness, recklessness, unawareness; lethargy, listlessness; aloofness, coldness, cool, detachment, dispassion; callosity, callousness, hard-heartedness, hardness, insensitivity; bloodlessness, impassiveness, impassivity, phlegm, stoicism, stolidity

Near Antonyms: attention, attentiveness, awareness, conscientiousness, curiosity, heedfulness, keenness; sensitivity, warmheartedness; bias, partiality, prejudice; ardor, desire, fervency, passion, vehemence, warmth, zeal

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