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detachment vs indifference
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| detachmentnoun/dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/ | Meaning a calm, distant attitude in which you do not get emotionally involved | Goes with emotional detachment | Example The doctor spoke about the illness with professional detachment. |
| indifferencenoun/ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/ | Meaning a lack of interest, care or feeling about someone or something | Goes with indifference to | Example The report criticized the company's indifference to workers' safety. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She watched the argument with an air of .