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
And with the proliferation of small presses and the ascendance of self publishing as viable, if less expeditious or prestigious strategies for writers, even the indifference of mainstream publishers is not always the final word.
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Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
When told that Montreal is now the new official Guinness titleholder, though, Pavlopoulos expressed cool indifference, pointing out that therein lies a key difference in the tale of two cities.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Its furnishings were anything but describable, having been conceived, manufactured, shipped, and sold in various states of thoughtlessness, greed, and indifference.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Let’s choose forgiveness over judgement, kindness over indifference, and bridges to one another instead of walls.
—Chick Pritchard, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
When told that Montreal is now the new official Guinness titleholder, though, Pavlopoulos expressed cool indifference, pointing out that therein lies a key difference in the tale of two cities.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Its furnishings were anything but describable, having been conceived, manufactured, shipped, and sold in various states of thoughtlessness, greed, and indifference.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Let’s choose forgiveness over judgement, kindness over indifference, and bridges to one another instead of walls.
—Chick Pritchard, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indifference
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indifference
disregard
Noun
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This animosity is rooted in a complete disregard of the facts.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sampair concurred, noting everyone on this Mahtomedi team pursued a championship with total disregard for individual accolades.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Indifference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indifference. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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