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indifference

/ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

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noun

/ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее отсутствие интереса, заботы или эмоций; апатия или беспристрастность, часто проявляющиеся в спокойном или безразличном поведении.

A noun referring to a lack of interest, concern, or emotion; apathy or impartiality, often shown by a calm or uncaring demeanor.

uncountable

  1. Lack of interest or concernB2formal

    A state of not caring about or being interested in something or someone.

    ruБезразличие

    • She showed complete indifference to the outcome of the game.
    • His indifference towards his studies worried his parents.
    • The public's indifference to the issue was surprising.

    Synonymsaloofnessapathycoolnessdetachmentdisinterestimpassivitynonchalanceunconcern

    Antonymscareconcernenthusiasminterestpassionsympathy

  2. Impartiality or neutralityC1formal

    The quality of being unbiased and not favoring any side.

    ruБеспристрастность

    • A judge must maintain indifference to personal feelings.
    • The mediator's indifference helped resolve the dispute fairly.
    • True indifference in politics is rare.

    Synonymsdetachmentdisinterestednessfairnessimpartialityneutralitynonpartisanshipobjectivity

    Antonymsbiasfavoritismpartialityprejudice

  3. Emotional detachmentB2formal

    A lack of emotional reaction or engagement, often seen as calmness or apathy.

    ruБезразличие

    • He listened to the bad news with an air of indifference.
    • Her indifference to the criticism was remarkable.
    • The patient's indifference to pain worried the doctors.

    Synonymsaloofnessapathycoldnessdetachmentimpassivityinsensibilitynonchalanceunconcern

    Antonymscareconcernengagemententhusiasminterestinvolvementpassion

  4. Casual lack of concernB2informal

    A relaxed, seemingly uncaring attitude that suggests a lack of enthusiasm or worry.

    ruБезразличие

    • He shrugged with indifference when asked about the deadline.
    • Her indifference to fashion was part of her charm.
    • They treated the warning with casual indifference.

    Synonymsaloofnesscoolnessdetachmentdispassioninsouciancenonchalanceunconcern

    Antonymscareconcernenthusiasminterestpassionzeal

Forms
  • indifferences plural form
  • indifferences' possessive plural form
  • indifference's possessive singular form
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