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indifferencelack of interest, concern, or sympathy

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdɪfərəns/

Korean meaning: 무관심, 냉담함, 개의치 않음

Korean pronunciation: 인**디**퍼런스

Example Sentences

  • The cat showed complete indifference when its owner came home with a new puppy.
  • Despite her mother's cooking disasters, she maintained polite indifference.
  • His indifference toward fashion was evident from his mismatched socks.

indifference

NOUN

//ɪnˈdɪfərəns//

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

indifference concept
💡 Concept

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

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indifference rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Between preference and difference, indifference flows!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈdɪfərəns/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈdɪfərəns/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootdiffer
Suffix--ence

Origin

From Latin 'indifferentia', derived from 'in-' (not) + 'differentia' (difference, distinction). The word entered Middle English through Old French, ultimately coming from the Latin root meaning 'not making a difference' or 'not mattering'.

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🎵Rhyme

differencepreferencereference
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The cat showed complete indifference when its owner came home with a new puppy.

😄 Fun example

Despite her mother's cooking disasters, she maintained polite indifference.

😄 Fun example

His indifference toward fashion was evident from his mismatched socks.

The politician's indifference to public opinion cost him the election.

Students often show indifference to subjects they find boring.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

apathydetachmentunconcerndisinterestaloofness

Antonyms

interestconcernenthusiasm

Related

indifferentdifferdifferenceneutralpassive