Entry Word: indifferent

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 having or showing a lack of interest or concern <indifferent about the result of the football game>

Synonyms apathetic, casual, disinterested, incurious, insouciant, nonchalant, perfunctory, unconcerned, uncurious, uninterested

Related Words halfhearted, lukewarm; aloof, cold, numb, remote, unemotional; calm, detached, dispassionate; careless, heedless, mindless; impassive, phlegmatic, stoic (or stoical), stolid; lethargic, listless; unawed, undazzled, unimpressed

Near Antonyms attentive, aware, conscientious, heedful, mindful; caring, sensitive, warmhearted; ardent, fervent, passionate, warm, zealous

Antonyms concerned, interested

2 of average to below average quality <an indifferent but drinkable cup of coffee> — see mediocre 1