1
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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3
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
Western reasonableness shouldn't mutate into indifferent isolationism.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Canadians are largely indifferent to the monarchy, but Carney has been eager to show the differences between Canada and the United States.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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Simultaneously committed and indifferent?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 June 2025
The fearless testimony of the three survivors during this trial proves that no matter how powerful the abuser, no matter how indifferent the systems that ignore the abuse, survivors will not be silenced.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Canadians are largely indifferent to the monarchy, but Carney has been eager to show the differences between Canada and the United States.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Read the full Gemini Daily Horoscope Cancer (June 22 - July 22)
Simultaneously committed and indifferent?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 June 2025
The fearless testimony of the three survivors during this trial proves that no matter how powerful the abuser, no matter how indifferent the systems that ignore the abuse, survivors will not be silenced.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indifferent
Adjective
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At half-time, as Rayan Cherki enjoyed 15 minutes of nonchalant showboating, an altogether more ferocious warm-up was taking place just across the pitch.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Actress January Jones channeled Isabel Marant’s nonchalant French-girl style by wearing an oversized sweater and cutoff jean shorts to a dinner hosted by the designer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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To begin with, bombardment is unlikely to lead to a satisfactory outcome.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
21 June 2025
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At highway cruising speed, the SUV is satisfactory.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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Nearly seven in 10 Americans doubt that the Supreme Court is impartial when making decisions.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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The co-defendants argued that keeping the trial in Nelson County would impede their rights to a fair and impartial trial because the publicity and news coverage the case has received could lead to a prejudiced jury pool.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Even casual users should take a moment to review their settings and chat history to make sure personal details aren’t being shared without their knowledge.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The kitchen is bright and inviting, with a balcony that opens to the backyard and plenty of space for casual meals or entertaining.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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Like the Gin Blossoms, who once scored decent hits on the music charts, the pair did pretty well in their 2018 statewide bids for office.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2025
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While most of the passengers hail from outside Cook County, a decent percentage are like me, locals proud to call this toddlin’ town home.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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The Global Fund is already working with countries, communities and partners to prepare for rapid, equitable rollout — supporting regulatory readiness, delivery infrastructure and community engagement.—
Peter Sands,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Boise’s team has identified housing structures in the Lusk District, near Boise State, and is trying to find ways to create an equitable billing program for the geothermal system, according to Bre Brush, the mayor’s transportation adviser and a member of the team that worked on the proposal.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Los Angeles also has problems of crime and homelessness the city government seems uninterested in fixing.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Despite her Oscar win, Matlin would repeatedly have to advocate for herself in an industry seemingly uninterested in Deaf characters.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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The researchers suggest a particular chemical marker that could be a dead giveaway of dark dwarfs — the isotope lithium-7, which burns easily and is therefore quickly consumed by ordinary stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
7 July 2025
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Though North Korea sent over special forces units that are better trained and supplied than ordinary infantry, the initial deployment lacked an effective and agile command structure.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Indifferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indifferent. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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