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
Chronic absenteeism — another reason for Farmer’s suspension — is an early warning sign of a judge’s lax work ethic and indifference to public perceptions.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
There’s a New Spirituality in Pop Music June 7, 1987
As religion and crypto-religion were locked in mortal combat, the AIDS plague was sweeping across gay communities like a firestorm, to the complete indifference of the federal government and their Christian handmaidens.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Watching The Disappearance of Josef Mengele leaves one without any real feeling beyond indifference or deep disgust.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Now, Espinosa and his wife are suing the sheriff's office, alleging deliberate indifference and medical negligence.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
There’s a New Spirituality in Pop Music June 7, 1987
As religion and crypto-religion were locked in mortal combat, the AIDS plague was sweeping across gay communities like a firestorm, to the complete indifference of the federal government and their Christian handmaidens.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Watching The Disappearance of Josef Mengele leaves one without any real feeling beyond indifference or deep disgust.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Now, Espinosa and his wife are suing the sheriff's office, alleging deliberate indifference and medical negligence.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indifference
disregard
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Friday’s raid was the latest — and perhaps most brazen — attack, not only for its visceral impact on everyday San Diegans, but for its audacious disregard of our most cherished constitutional protections.—
Andrew Nietor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Agencies may not conduct large-scale reorganizations and reductions in force in blatant disregard of Congress's mandates, and a president may not initiate large-scale executive branch reorganization without partnering with Congress.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
2 June 2025
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“Indifference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indifference. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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