Synonyms of indifference

indifference

noun

in-ˈdi-f(ə-)rən(t)s 

as in disregard

lack of interest or concern

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disregard
• unconcern
• nonchalance
• apathy
• insouciance
• casualness
• complacence
• disinterestedness
• incuriosity
• torpor
• carelessness
• recklessness
• lukewarmness
• incuriousness
• unawareness
• lethargy
• coldness
• heedlessness
• tepidity
• callousness
• tepidness
• aloofness
• detachment
• dispassion
• impassivity
• stoicism
• insensitivity
• impassiveness
• hardness
• stolidity
• halfheartedness
• listlessness
• callosity
• hard-heartedness
• phlegm
• bloodlessness
• cool

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• concern
• interest
• regard
• awareness
• attention
• curiosity
• sensitivity
• attentiveness
• keenness
• prejudice
• bias
• conscientiousness
• partiality
• desire
• zeal
• warmth
• heedfulness
• vehemence
• ardor
• passion
• warmheartedness
• fervency

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indifference

Any choice for or against the work, including the choice of no-choice—of indifference or disregard—confronts the question of authenticity. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Only Smith reached base, on a walk, and advanced to third on defensive indifference. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Heart of the Beast takes that to its end point by stripping away not just other genders but other people, leaving just James, his furry companion, and the beautiful indifference of nature. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Abby’s cruelty and Andrew’s indifference to his daughter’s grief ultimately lead Lizzie and Bridget to decide that the couple must die. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026