HyperDic: indifference

English > 4 senses of the word indifference:
NOUNfeelingindifferenceunbiased impartial unconcern
feelingindifference, emotionlessness, impassivity, impassiveness, phlegm, stolidity, unemotionalityapathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
attributeindifference, apathy, numbness, spiritlessnessthe trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
attributeindifference, nonchalance, unconcernthe trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care
indifference > pronunciation
Soundsihndih'ferahns; ihndih'frahns
Rhymesabeyance ... virulence: 273 rhymes with ahns...
English > indifference: 4 senses > noun 1, feeling
Meaningunbiased impartial unconcern.
Narrowerdistance, aloofnessindifference by personal withdrawal
withdrawal, detachmentavoiding emotional involvement
BroaderunconcernA feeling of lack of concern
Spanishapatía, indiferencia
Catalanapatia, indiferència
Adjectivesindifferentcharacterized by a lack of partiality
indifferentmarked by no especial liking or dislike or preference for one thing over another
indifferentshowing no care or concern in attitude or action / action
indifferent(often followed by 'to') lacking importance
English > indifference: 4 senses > noun 2, feeling
Meaningapathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions.
Synonymsemotionlessness, impassivity, impassiveness, phlegm, stolidity, unemotionality
BroaderapathyAn absence of emotion or enthusiasm
Spanishapatía, flema, impasibilidad, impasividad, impavidez, imperturbabilidad, indiferencia
Catalanapatia, impassibilitat, indiferència
English > indifference: 4 senses > noun 3, attribute
MeaningThe trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally.
Synonymsapathy, numbness, spiritlessness
Broaderpassivity, passivenessThe trait of remaining inactive
Spanishabandono, apatía, desidia, desinterés, indiferencia
Catalanapatia, desinterès, indiferència
Adjectivesindifferentmarked by a lack of interest
English > indifference: 4 senses > noun 4, attribute
MeaningThe trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern / concern.
Synonymsnonchalance, unconcern
BroadercarefreenessThe trait of being without worry or responsibility
Spanishdespreocupación, indiferencia
Catalanindiferència
Adjectivesindifferentmarked by no especial liking or dislike or preference for one thing over another

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