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
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The collection’s journey touched down in Argentina, the Scottish Highlands, as well as New Zealand and Australia, home of its merino wool, for a refined traveler’s wardrobe crafted from top-notch fabrications exuding nonchalant sophistication.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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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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The other specs are perfectly satisfactory for a model at this price.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 July 2025
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Synan’s attorney declined to comment on a similar question, as well as a question about whether the resignation is a satisfactory outcome for the police chief.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
2 July 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
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Visitors have their pick of food options, including coastal cuisine, farm-to-table meals, and casual spots with live music.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Corrie and Shuai Wang, owners of North Charleston’s popular Jackrabbit Filly, opened King BBQ in a casual diner-style space in late 2023.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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But something good and decent rose from their sacrifice.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
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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But the injured cat appeared only once, uninterested in the trap.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
5 July 2025
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Lying in the bed, refusing to move, is a cocker spaniel who looks thoroughly uninterested in playing.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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