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Indifference

A lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something or someone, or of showing no bias in judging a matter.

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Imagine This

A bystander watches a heated argument unfold on stage but remains expressionless, showing no interest in the dispute or any side's point of view.

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Sounds Like

in-DIF-uh-ruhn(t)s

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Looks Like

Looks like 'difference' with an 'in' at the start; visually similar to the word 'difference'

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Remember This

Indifference often implies emotional distance or neutrality. The adjective form is indifferent. It contrasts with care, empathy, and interest.

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Other Forms

indifferentadjective

indifferentlyadverb

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Connect With

apathy, neutrality, detachment, aloofness, bias (as a contrast)

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Note

Be mindful of context: indifference can describe a personal attitude (lacking interest) or a stance of neutrality in judgment. Do not confuse with indignant or indifferent in the sense of caring none; indifference typically implies a lack of feeling rather than a moral stance.

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Examples

Her indifference to the suffering of others shocked her friends.
The manager's indifference to employee concerns frustrated the team.

Synonyms

apathyunconcerndetachmentinsoucianceneutrality

Antonyms

careconcernempathyinterest

Etymology

From Latin indifferentem, formed from in- 'not' + differentia 'difference, distinction', via Old French indifférent.

Mnemonic

INDIFFERENCE: IN DIFFERENCE — you don't care which side the differences fall on; you lack interest or bias.

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