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indifferent

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of indifferent

1 having or showing a lack of interest or concern

indifferent about the result of the football game

Synonyms of indifferent

apathetic, casual, complacent, disinterested, incurious, insensible, insouciant, nonchalant, perfunctory, pococurante, unconcerned, uncurious, uninterested

Words Related to indifferent

halfhearted, lukewarm, tepid

aloof, cold, numb, remote, unemotional

callous, hard-hearted, insensitive, unfeeling

calm, cool, detached, dispassionate

careless, heedless, mindless

impassive, impervious, phlegmatic, stoic (or stoical), stolid

lethargic, listless

Near Antonyms of indifferent

attentive, aware, conscientious, heedful, mindful

caring, sensitive, warmhearted

ardent, fervent, keen, passionate, warm, zealous

Antonyms of indifferent

concerned, interested

2 of average to below average quality

an indifferent but drinkable cup of coffee

Synonyms of indifferent

common, fair, mediocre, medium, middling, ordinary, passable, run-of-the-mill, run-of-the-mine (or run-of-mine), second-class, second-rate, so-so

Words Related to indifferent

acceptable, adequate, all right, alright, decent, OK (or okay), reasonable, satisfactory, sufficient, sufficing, tolerable

moderate, modest

presentable, respectable

minimal, unexceptional

fine, good, nice

Near Antonyms of indifferent

A1, capital, choice, classic, distinguished, excellent, exceptional, exquisite, fabulous, fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, grand, great, marvelous (or marvellous), matchless, maximum, nifty, number one (also No. 1), optimal, optimum, outstanding, par excellence, peerless, preeminent, prime, sensational, special, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supreme, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch

unmatched, unparalleled, unsurpassed

deficient, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, wanting

3 marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias

they believed their art teacher could offer an indifferent judgment on their works' merits

Synonyms of indifferent

candid, disinterested, dispassionate, equal, equitable, evenhanded, fair, impartial, just, nonpartisan, objective, square, unbiased, unprejudiced

Words Related to indifferent

frank, forthright, open, straight, straightforward

balanced, rational, reasonable

Near Antonyms of indifferent

deceitful, deceptive, dishonest

arbitrary, unconscionable, unreasonable

jaundiced, unfriendly, unsympathetic

colored, distorted, warped

Antonyms of indifferent

biased, ex parte, inequitable, nonobjective, one-sided, partial, parti pris, partisan, prejudiced, unjust

Synonym Discussion of indifferent

indifferent, unconcerned, incurious, aloof, detached, disinterested mean not showing or feeling interest. indifferent implies neutrality of attitude from lack of inclination, preference, or prejudice.

- indifferent to the dictates of fashion

unconcerned suggests a lack of sensitivity or regard for others' needs or troubles.

- unconcerned about the homeless

incurious implies an inability to take a normal interest due to dullness of mind or to self-centeredness.

- incurious about the world

aloof suggests a cool reserve arising from a sense of superiority or disdain for inferiors or from shyness.

- aloof from his coworkers

detached implies an objective attitude achieved through absence of prejudice or selfishness.

- observed family gatherings with detached amusement

disinterested implies a circumstantial freedom from concern for personal or especially financial advantage that enables one to judge or advise without bias.

- judged by a panel of disinterested observers

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