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

His household becomes a microcosm of a broader societal moral decay, fuelled by detachment, indifference, corruption, complacency and the pursuit of comfort. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Then again, the creature’s indifference suggests there may be no deeper meaning available. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026

The reason is not indifference; no brand team believes the pharmacy is unimportant. — Harshit Jain, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

The defendant showed a shocking indifference to the lives of her victims and is now facing significant consequences for her conduct. — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026