indifference
noun
in·dif·fer·ence
in-ˈdi-f(ə-)rən(t)s 
-fərn(t)s
1
: the quality, state, or fact of being indifferent
2
a
: absence of compulsion to or toward one thing or another
b
archaic
: lack of difference or distinction between two or more things
Examples of indifference in a Sentence
She was amazed that some people could watch the trial with indifference.
She watched them with a cool indifference.
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With devastating indifference, President Donald Trump and his special assistant Elon Musk have crippled Food for Peace, a program few Americans have heard of, but one that did tremendous good for over six decades.
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Made By History, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
The visit, marked by somber prayers and pointed criticism of global indifference, solidified his image as a pope deeply committed to social and economic justice.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
While neutrals are disappointed with Ipswich Town and embarrassed by and for Southampton, for Leicester, the general feeling is of indifference.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
At the time, Riley wasn’t even talking about Herro, but rather of another year of seeming regular-season indifference from Jimmy Butler and the sometimes schedule of the since-dealt disgruntled forward
Still, that’s what made last week’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks so meaningful for Herro.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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Made By History, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
The visit, marked by somber prayers and pointed criticism of global indifference, solidified his image as a pope deeply committed to social and economic justice.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
While neutrals are disappointed with Ipswich Town and embarrassed by and for Southampton, for Leicester, the general feeling is of indifference.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
At the time, Riley wasn’t even talking about Herro, but rather of another year of seeming regular-season indifference from Jimmy Butler and the sometimes schedule of the since-dealt disgruntled forward
Still, that’s what made last week’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks so meaningful for Herro.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for indifference
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“Indifference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indifference. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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indifference
noun
in·dif·fer·ence
in-ˈdif-ərn(t)s
-ˈdif-(ə-)rən(t)s
1
: lack of feeling for or against something
2
: lack of importance
a matter of indifference to them
Medical Definition
indifference
noun
in·dif·fer·ence
in-ˈdif-ərn(t)s, -ˈdif-(ə-)rən(t)s
: the quality, state, or fact of being indifferent
a schizophrenic reaction accompanied by apathy and indifference
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