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
In it, Noelle Al Saffan, a police department receptionist, pushes back against sexism and police indifference investigating the discovery of the lifeless body of a teen girl in the desert.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
But to the other, this is often construed as coldness or indifference.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In his movie, Ozon has chosen to give Algerians more of a voice, albeit in a succinct fashion, commenting on the indifference of Frenchmen toward a situation that would soon give way to violent revolution.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
The elder Hall’s indifference toward his son’s life shocks even his captor, prompting a bonding moment that softens the viewer’s perceptions of both men.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
But to the other, this is often construed as coldness or indifference.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In his movie, Ozon has chosen to give Algerians more of a voice, albeit in a succinct fashion, commenting on the indifference of Frenchmen toward a situation that would soon give way to violent revolution.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
The elder Hall’s indifference toward his son’s life shocks even his captor, prompting a bonding moment that softens the viewer’s perceptions of both men.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indifference
disregard
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Children bear the brunt of relentless hostilities and indiscriminate attacks, and are affected by the disregard for ceasefires and peace agreements.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Maybe this willful disregard for someone’s wishes, particularly about their home, is part of some larger family dynamic.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Indifference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indifference. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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