INDIFFERENCE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

indifference

noun

in-ˈdi-f(ə-)rən(t)s

Definition of indifference next

as in disregard

lack of interest or concern an alarming indifference toward the well-being of his own children

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Recent Examples of indifference The majority of replies to the videos on X expressed indifference towards Hart's emotions. —

Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 But it has rarely been managed with such apparent indifference to its own contradictions. —

Shirvin Zeinalzadeh, The Conversation, 11 June 2026 This is a distortion of the law, and a display of callous indifference to the tragedies that moved Congress to pass the Refugee Act. —

Elizabeth Holtzman, Time, 9 June 2026 Tormented by the femicide and outraged by the indifference of the police and justice system, Laura decides to take matters into her own hands. —

Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for indifference

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disregard

Noun

Beginning with the pilot, there’s also been an appealing restlessness to Kate, a loose physicality and prideful disregard for glamour.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
The investigation, according to the archives, cited several factors as contributing to the tragedy, including Holland’s disregard of procedures, the failure of superiors to take previous action and the inadequate preparation of crew members aboard the doomed plane.

— Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 June 2026