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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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
However, feeling disconnected to or indifferent about your baby can also be a symptom of postpartum depression.
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Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 7 July 2025
Harvard is far from indifferent on this issue and strongly disagrees with the government's findings.
—June 30, CBS News, 30 June 2025
Van Aert has outperformed Van der Poel at Grand Tours, with the Belgian reminding the world of his innate class at May’s Giro d’Italia despite two years of indifferent form.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 3 July 2025
This was for people who were indifferent to their lawns, not wanting to put much effort into maintaining them.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 7 July 2025
Harvard is far from indifferent on this issue and strongly disagrees with the government's findings.
—June 30, CBS News, 30 June 2025
Van Aert has outperformed Van der Poel at Grand Tours, with the Belgian reminding the world of his innate class at May’s Giro d’Italia despite two years of indifferent form.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 3 July 2025
This was for people who were indifferent to their lawns, not wanting to put much effort into maintaining them.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 July 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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There’s a decent chance the Dolphins will need Wilson early in the season and late.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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When a president wants to do a decent job — at the least, respecting democracy, the Constitution, and the rule of law — the magnet produces an administration of people who respect our institutions of self-government.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
15 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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Our party wants to give ordinary workers a raise by raising the living wage.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Davis has another theory, that ‘Squid Game’ benefited from a COVID-era viewership and ‘Shōgun’ benefited from the Hollywood strikes, but in ordinary years there’s still a hurdle to non-English programs.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 July 2025
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“Indifferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indifferent. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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