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US/ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/
UK/ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/
a lack of interest, care or feeling about someone or something
In context
Her indifference hurt him more than anger would have done.
The report criticized the company's indifference to workers' safety.
He pretended indifference, but he was clearly upset about losing.
Words that go with indifference
noun + preposition
- indifference toMany people noticed his indifference to other people's problems.
adjective + noun
- complete indifferenceShe listened to the complaint with complete indifference.
- public indifferencePublic indifference allowed the problem to grow for years.
- cold indifferenceThe cold indifference of the staff made the patients feel alone.
verb + noun
- show indifferenceDon't show indifference when a friend tells you they're struggling.