Meaning & use

indifference

noun·Academic

A lack of interest, concern, or sympathy toward something or someone.

See it in a sentence

The manager's indifference to employee complaints eventually led several staff members to quit.

She responded to the insult with cool indifference rather than anger.

A note on using this word

Distinct from dislike; indifference means simply not caring either way, often used with "toward" or "to."

Words with a similar meaning

apathyunconcern

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Words with an opposite meaning

enthusiasmconcern

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