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as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
indifferent about the result of the football game
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2
as in satisfactory
of average to below average quality
an indifferent but drinkable cup of coffee
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as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
they believed their art teacher could offer an indifferent judgment on their works' merits
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Recent Examples of indifferent
Yet this labor is stripped of its meaning if the parents seem indifferent to the lives they’ve been given.
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Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Originally designed as an improvement on the rather indifferent Redeye anti-aircraft missile, the FIM-92 Stinger entered service with the US Army in 1981 and quickly went on to become a game-changing legend.
—David Szondy
february 08, New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
In his experiences and chronicles of the great ideological battles of the twentieth century, Curzio Malaparte was a shape-shifter—pitiless, clinical, cynical, unsentimental, indifferent to morality and idealism.
—Leah Downey, The New York Review of Books, 7 Feb. 2026
None drew more attention than his August cross-up of catcher César Salazar and Valdez’s indifferent reaction after the baseball hit his catcher.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Originally designed as an improvement on the rather indifferent Redeye anti-aircraft missile, the FIM-92 Stinger entered service with the US Army in 1981 and quickly went on to become a game-changing legend.
—David Szondy
february 08, New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
In his experiences and chronicles of the great ideological battles of the twentieth century, Curzio Malaparte was a shape-shifter—pitiless, clinical, cynical, unsentimental, indifferent to morality and idealism.
—Leah Downey, The New York Review of Books, 7 Feb. 2026
None drew more attention than his August cross-up of catcher César Salazar and Valdez’s indifferent reaction after the baseball hit his catcher.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indifferent
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Others noticed how well Perry and Harris, who play the nonchalant grandfather and seemingly sheltered grandson, bonded on-screen, noting that their chemistry is evident and makes the movie funnier.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But could not get a satisfactory picture from all this information.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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The move also apparently addresses a growing frustration among travelers that in-flight dining has been less than satisfactory in recent years.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The jury Defense attorneys for Colin Gray had argued for a change of venue, asking Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm to move the case out of Barrow County so their client could get a fair and impartial jury.—
Jozsef Papp,
AJC.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Current events in Charlotte have only amplified the importance of putting the most experienced, fair and impartial Judges on the bench.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2026
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But as serious news outlets have increasingly concentrated on the high end, a downmarket digital ecosystem for financial information has emerged for casual investors and day traders.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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After 40 years beachside (and gaining a casual, semi-riotous rep for all the day-drinking amid the sand and surf), the Independent Spirit Awards has shacked up at the Hollywood Palladium.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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And thanks to a television show that entered the zeitgeist in 2006, the arts started to pay a decent wage.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Rear passengers look to be getting decent space (unlike its predecessor).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Proceeds from the campaign will go toward the association’s research efforts; education about heart health and heart disease prevention; advocacy for healthier, equitable communities; and training in lifesaving skills like CPR.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The most pressing issue facing Mecklenburg County is equitable opportunity — ensuring that where someone lives does not determine their access to quality health care, education, economic mobility or safety.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Soon her two boys, Noah and Nico, found her – unsure about the commotion and clearly uninterested in the magnitude of the moment.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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His latest move from Los Angeles to Cleveland might have been his most pleasant divorce, which came partly because the Clippers were uninterested in guaranteeing his contract for next season.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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In this respect, Rose is a companion piece, being the story of another ordinary man, a struggling farmer in early 17th century Germany.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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In maybe more ordinary times, a Fritz, Shelton or Tiafoe may have won a Grand Slam by now.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Indifferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indifferent. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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