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
Shouhed is seeking damages on claims of assault and battery in violation of California’s Bane Act, deliberate indifference to serious medical condition in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and being denied medical attention.
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Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The tangible momentum, and euphoria, generated by the Rangers’ World Series run has evaporated to previous levels of soul-shattering indifference.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Despite indifference from local authorities and the host family, Sarah goes on a search for her daughter that spirals into a dangerous race against time.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
Smart appliance makers that would like to access the valuable user data and ad revenue that are available when people connect their appliances to the web battle privacy concerns, indifference, and technical limitations.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
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Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The tangible momentum, and euphoria, generated by the Rangers’ World Series run has evaporated to previous levels of soul-shattering indifference.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Despite indifference from local authorities and the host family, Sarah goes on a search for her daughter that spirals into a dangerous race against time.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
Smart appliance makers that would like to access the valuable user data and ad revenue that are available when people connect their appliances to the web battle privacy concerns, indifference, and technical limitations.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for indifference
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indifference
disregard
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And this misapplication, whether through inappropriate comparisons and limited context, or a disregard for methodological boundaries, risks undermining both consumer and stakeholder trust in sustainability claims and data integrity—and misleading investments and interventions.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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In March 2024, Karen was arrested and charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Indifference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indifference. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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