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indifference

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of indifference

lack of interest or concern

an alarming indifference toward the well-being of his own children

Synonyms of indifference

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

Words Related to indifference

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 of indifference

attention, attentiveness, awareness, conscientiousness, curiosity, heedfulness, keenness

sensitivity, warmheartedness

bias, partiality, prejudice

ardor, desire, fervency, passion, vehemence, warmth, zeal

Antonyms of indifference

concern, interest, regard

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