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
An expert for the defense in the $40 million lawsuit filed by a former Virginia elementary school teacher shot by a 6-year-old student with a history of disciplinary problems testified Monday the assistant principal did not breach professional standards or act with indifference.
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Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The amendment changes the theory of the case from reckless indifference to intentional misconduct, according to the family’s lawyers, which could raise the damages awarded to the family.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The risk of reverting to a political reality of indifference to occupation and permanent conflict is too great.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
That attitude of indifference can be a significant advantage in the workplace.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The amendment changes the theory of the case from reckless indifference to intentional misconduct, according to the family’s lawyers, which could raise the damages awarded to the family.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The risk of reverting to a political reality of indifference to occupation and permanent conflict is too great.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
That attitude of indifference can be a significant advantage in the workplace.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indifference
disregard
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Parker has also been charged with eight counts of felony child abuse with disregard for life in connection with the shooting -- one count for each bullet that was in the gun, according to the Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Parker was also charged with felony child abuse and disregard for life in an ongoing criminal case.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Indifference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indifference. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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