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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Super-sized Opportunities Workplace crises can be proactively prevented (or eventually explained) by tackling incentives, incompetence and indifference with stewardship, capability and care.
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Noah Barsky, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Dee, being Dee, fell into the cruel Trevor's predictable rich guy prank-trap, much to the rest of the Gang's indifference.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 10 July 2025
Causing a Stink After asking the dog's owner, Rick, to address the issue, the original poster (OP) was met with indifference.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
If not for his defensive deterrence, the Heat may not have regained their defensive stride after the team was wobbled by Butler’s indifference prior to his parting.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2025
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Noah Barsky, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Dee, being Dee, fell into the cruel Trevor's predictable rich guy prank-trap, much to the rest of the Gang's indifference.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 10 July 2025
Causing a Stink After asking the dog's owner, Rick, to address the issue, the original poster (OP) was met with indifference.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
If not for his defensive deterrence, the Heat may not have regained their defensive stride after the team was wobbled by Butler’s indifference prior to his parting.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 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 21 Jul. 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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