indifference

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in·dif·fer·ence | \ in-ˈdi-fərn(t)s, -f(ə-)rən(t)s

Definition of indifference

1 : the quality, state, or fact of being indifferent

2a : absence of compulsion to or toward one thing or another

b archaic : lack of difference or distinction between two or more things

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Examples of indifference in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web Since nobody wants to invest with a depreciating currency—the currency of future profit streams—unemployment and recession necessarily result from official indifference toward maintaining classical money. — Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022 Under Kentucky law, wanton endangerment involves conduct that creates a substantial danger of death or serious injury, while showing indifference to human life. — Talal Ansari, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2022 The federal charges: He's also been charged in federal court with depriving Floyd of his civil rights by allegedly showing deliberate indifference to his medical needs. — Harmeet Kaur And Nicole Chavez, CNN, 24 Jan. 2022 They're charged with depriving Floyd of the right to be free from indifference to his medical needs. — Amy Forliti, ajc, 11 Jan. 2022 The French public has greeted the jostling among the three pretenders mostly with indifference or contempt. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2022 Closely related to Democrats’ relative indifference to economic growth is their lack of optimism that a rapid advance and application of technology can produce an abundant future. — Ruy Teixeira, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022 The Times responded to this indifference toward Biden with bizarre condescension. — John R. Macarthur, Harper’s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021 This can signal retreat, indifference or isolation that leads to employees distancing themselves from the team and co-workers. — Niki Jorgensen, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2021 See More

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