1
as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
indifferent about the result of the football game
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2
as in satisfactory
of average to below average quality
an indifferent but drinkable cup of coffee
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3
as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
they believed their art teacher could offer an indifferent judgment on their works' merits
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Recent Examples of indifferent
That follows Butler’s previous seven-game unpaid team suspension that ended three games ago, with three largely indifferent efforts during those outings.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
The bakery’s current owner officially bought Subway last year and those franchise owners were indifferent toward new $6,000 deli slicers.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
The trend, which has quickly gone viral, showcases the hilariously indifferent, confused or downright savage reactions brothers have when faced with unsolicited updates from their siblings.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
According to the poster, the woman's family members appeared indifferent or embarrassed by the spectacle.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
The bakery’s current owner officially bought Subway last year and those franchise owners were indifferent toward new $6,000 deli slicers.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
The trend, which has quickly gone viral, showcases the hilariously indifferent, confused or downright savage reactions brothers have when faced with unsolicited updates from their siblings.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
According to the poster, the woman's family members appeared indifferent or embarrassed by the spectacle.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indifferent
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Other users weighed in with a more nonchalant mindset.—
Arabella Hau,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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His distinctive nonchalant California glam aesthetic has evolved in his properties throughout the West Coast.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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Bowman may want to make a call if the organization feels the current group of veterans doesn’t provide enough satisfactory options for the skill lines.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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His messages online sound all too typical of the brash and bratty computer techies who seem to think insults are satisfactory entertainment for their followers.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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The federal courts must push back to protect the application of impartial justice.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Civil rights groups on Friday urged Trump to appoint an impartial leader to head the nation's largest statistical agency, while some fellow researchers said Santos' decision was a sad one for the future of the U.S. Census.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Uniform options include business formal, business casual and tactical casual.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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Very family friendly, one of the Montage signatures is Daly’s Rec and Pub, a casual bar eatery with kid friendly menus like brick oven pizza and specialty sodas, plus vintage arcade games and a full-sized multi-lane bowling alley.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Mets can afford to value offense at the corners and still be at least a decent defensive team because their defense up the middle — at shortstop, second base and center field — projects to be above average.—
Will Sammon,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The webcam records in 1080p resolution—anything less would be disappointing for the price—and delivers clear video quality with decent lighting balance in my tests.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
22 Feb. 2025
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Provide a solid mix of informal and formal mentorship programs for a work culture that empowers employees and creates a more equitable and fulfilling workplace for all.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The mission of the foundation is to open doors, break barriers and build a more equitable, inclusive industry for creatives of color, all in pursuit of this limitless future that Virgil believed so deeply in.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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One striking insight emerged from these talks: the main reason for Beijing’s seeming unwillingness to build a trilateral coalition with Russia and North Korea is that such an arrangement would call for strategic leadership by China, and Beijing is decidedly uninterested in such a prospect.—
Sergey Radchenko,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Feb. 2025
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The experience left him disheartened and uninterested in working on the project altogether.—
Brent N. Reed, Steven G. Rogelberg,
Harvard Business Review,
12 Feb. 2025
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In the first three days of their stay, cortisol levels were found to be almost three times higher than that of an ordinary household dog.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The outage knocked out internet connectivity across much of Chile, according to internet watchdog NetBlocks, which reported national connectivity at 25% of ordinary levels.—
Gerardo Lemos,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Indifferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indifferent. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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