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indifferent

/ɪnˈdɪf.əɹ.ənt/
in · dif · fer · ent
Adverb:indifferently
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1

Having no particular interest, concern, or sympathy; unconcerned or apathetic.

Example

"She remained completely indifferent to the heated debate going on around her."

2

Neither good nor bad; mediocre or merely passable in quality or ability.

Example

"Despite the restaurant's high prices, the food and service were decidedly indifferent."

3

Not inclined toward one side, party, or opinion more than another; impartial or neutral.

Example

"A judge must remain indifferent when weighing the evidence presented by both sides."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French indifferent, from Latin indifferens ('not differing, impartial'), formed from in- ('not') and differens, the present participle of differre ('to differ, set apart'). Originally meaning 'impartial' or 'neutral,' it later shifted toward 'unconcerned' and 'mediocre.'

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indifferent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indifferent
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