Indifference
noun
The feeling of not caring about something.
He showed complete indifference to the severe problems he caused.
Often appears as...
- show indifference
- indifference towards
noun
The quality or condition of being unimportant.
The indifference of her coworkers made her feel unwelcome.
Often appears as...
- indifference of
- feel indifference
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Disapproving
noun
The lack of difference or distinction between two or more things.
His indifference between the two options made it harder to make a decision.
Often appears as...
- indifference between
- have indifference
noun
The feeling of not caring about something.
He showed complete indifference to the severe problems he caused.
Often appears as...
- show indifference
- indifference towards
noun
The quality or condition of being unimportant.
The indifference of her coworkers made her feel unwelcome.
Often appears as...
- indifference of
- feel indifference
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The lack of difference or distinction between two or more things.
His indifference between the two options made it harder to make a decision.
Often appears as...
- indifference between
- have indifference
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Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Nuance
Indifference suggests a lack of feeling, not just lack of interest.
She met his confession with an indifference that surprised everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Interaction
Indifference can imply ignorance of social cues or expectations.
His indifference at the farewell party was considered rude.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Indifference is often seen negatively, suggesting lack of empathy or engagement.
The manager's indifference towards staff concerns affected morale.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Nuance
Indifference suggests a lack of feeling, not just lack of interest.
She met his confession with an indifference that surprised everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Interaction
Indifference can imply ignorance of social cues or expectations.
His indifference at the farewell party was considered rude.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Indifference is often seen negatively, suggesting lack of empathy or engagement.
The manager's indifference towards staff concerns affected morale.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Nuance
Indifference suggests a lack of feeling, not just lack of interest.
She met his confession with an indifference that surprised everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Interaction
Indifference can imply ignorance of social cues or expectations.
His indifference at the farewell party was considered rude.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Indifference is often seen negatively, suggesting lack of empathy or engagement.
The manager's indifference towards staff concerns affected morale.
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The psychology of evil PIPE...
Mindlessly taking the first small step. Dehumanization of others. De-individuation of self. Diffusion of personal responsibility. Blind obedience to authority. Uncritical conformity to group norms. Passive tolerance of evil through inaction, or indifference. And it happens when you're in a new or unfamiliar situation.
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The voices in my head PIPE...
about what I perceived to be the real anxiety, low self-worth, fears about the future, and was met with bored indifference until I mentioned the voice, upon which he dropped his pen, swung round and began to question me with a show of real interest. And to be fair, I was desperate for interest and help,
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Hope for the Congo PIPE ...
it's not solvable the people there have been destroyed to the extent that they have lost their ability to govern themselves to regulate themselves people often say with great you know I think it was Thomas painters that indifference clad and wisdoms guys they'll tell you
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Dive into an ocean...
out of their indifference with disturbing images. And while this approach has merits, I have come full circle. I believe that the best way for me to effect change is to sell love. I guess I'm a matchmaker of sorts and as a photographer, I have the rare opportunity
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Adam Grant: How to stop...
and dampen your motivation. It's also a risk factor for depression because languishing often lurks below the surface. You might not notice when your drive is dwindling or your delight is dulling You’re indifferent to your own indifference,
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Al Gore: This Is the...
in activities that are destroying the future of humanity. This is not a time for moral cowardice. This is not a time for surrender and reckless indifference to the fate of humanity. I think in thinking about this being a time for change,
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Chris Downey: Design...
Paramount amongst those was the realization that, actually, cities are fantastic places for the blind. And then I was also surprised by the city's propensity for kindness and care as opposed to indifference or worse.
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Titan of terror: the...
a victim of the universe’s cosmic indifference. But his work has inspired numerous short stories, novels, tabletop games, and cultural icons. And as long as humans feel a sense of dread about our unknown future,
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Baboon vs Baby Gazelle PIPE...
it's a matter of time the baboon tries to fool the form by giving an air of indifference but all the time it closes the gap the mother is too preoccupied with feeding and doesn't seem to notice the danger
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Watching This Will Make...
some objects suggest that the world is actually basically banal and kind of perfunctory and ho-hum and they invite kind of indifference I think it's what
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The psychology of evil PIPE...
Mindlessly taking the first small step. Dehumanization of others. De-individuation of self. Diffusion of personal responsibility. Blind obedience to authority. Uncritical conformity to group norms. Passive tolerance of evil through inaction, or indifference. And it happens when you're in a new or unfamiliar situation.
Video examples
The voices in my head PIPE...
about what I perceived to be the real anxiety, low self-worth, fears about the future, and was met with bored indifference until I mentioned the voice, upon which he dropped his pen, swung round and began to question me with a show of real interest. And to be fair, I was desperate for interest and help,
Video examples
Hope for the Congo PIPE ...
it's not solvable the people there have been destroyed to the extent that they have lost their ability to govern themselves to regulate themselves people often say with great you know I think it was Thomas painters that indifference clad and wisdoms guys they'll tell you
Video examples
Dive into an ocean...
out of their indifference with disturbing images. And while this approach has merits, I have come full circle. I believe that the best way for me to effect change is to sell love. I guess I'm a matchmaker of sorts and as a photographer, I have the rare opportunity
Video examples
Adam Grant: How to stop...
and dampen your motivation. It's also a risk factor for depression because languishing often lurks below the surface. You might not notice when your drive is dwindling or your delight is dulling You’re indifferent to your own indifference,
Video examples
Al Gore: This Is the...
in activities that are destroying the future of humanity. This is not a time for moral cowardice. This is not a time for surrender and reckless indifference to the fate of humanity. I think in thinking about this being a time for change,
Video examples
Chris Downey: Design...
Paramount amongst those was the realization that, actually, cities are fantastic places for the blind. And then I was also surprised by the city's propensity for kindness and care as opposed to indifference or worse.
Video examples
Titan of terror: the...
a victim of the universe’s cosmic indifference. But his work has inspired numerous short stories, novels, tabletop games, and cultural icons. And as long as humans feel a sense of dread about our unknown future,
Video examples
Baboon vs Baby Gazelle PIPE...
it's a matter of time the baboon tries to fool the form by giving an air of indifference but all the time it closes the gap the mother is too preoccupied with feeding and doesn't seem to notice the danger
Video examples
Watching This Will Make...
some objects suggest that the world is actually basically banal and kind of perfunctory and ho-hum and they invite kind of indifference I think it's what
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Shari Arison
Israeli Businesswoman
Our everyday cares, making a living, the crazy rat race of life, often make us forget the value of a good deed. Thus, the goodness that exists within each and every one of us is covered with layer upon layer of indifference and unawareness. In fact, we almost have to be reminded of the fact that goodness is there inside us.
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Robert Rinder
English Judge
I give celebrity my undivided indifference. Now that it's here, there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. And people who complain about celebrity and any kind of privilege are, all of them, whinging morons, and they should keep their first-world problems to themselves. I feel very strongly about that.
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Robert Frank
Swiss Photographer
I have been frequently accused of deliberately twisting subject matter to my point of view. Above all, I know that life for a photographer cannot be a matter of indifference. Opinion often consists of a kind of criticism. But criticism can come out of love.
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Jay Chandrasekhar
American Actor
I think that society is aspiring towards racial indifference, but the reality of life is not that. And so when you meet someone, you can see their race - it's right there on their face - and I feel like it's interesting.
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Lysander Spooner
American Philosopher
No court presumes to tell a jury that they are to try a capital case with the same indifference and unconcern as to consequences, that they would a case where the results of their decision would be less important.
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Timothy Morton
English Philosopher
Being seen means that your being is held by the other person without comment, without praise or blame or indifference - just with some kind of open care.
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Lord Robertson
Scottish Diplomat
And, perhaps most importantly, regional conflicts will again and again confront us with a cruel choice between costly engagement and costly indifference.
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Iris Murdoch
Irish Author
The absolute yearning of one human body for another particular body and its indifference to substitutes is one of life's major mysteries.
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Anton Chekhov
Russian Dramatist
Passion must be concealed in a society where cold reserve and indifference are the signs of good breeding.
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Anatole France
French Novelist
I prefer the folly of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom.
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Shari Arison
Israeli Businesswoman
Our everyday cares, making a living, the crazy rat race of life, often make us forget the value of a good deed. Thus, the goodness that exists within each and every one of us is covered with layer upon layer of indifference and unawareness. In fact, we almost have to be reminded of the fact that goodness is there inside us.
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Robert Rinder
English Judge
I give celebrity my undivided indifference. Now that it's here, there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. And people who complain about celebrity and any kind of privilege are, all of them, whinging morons, and they should keep their first-world problems to themselves. I feel very strongly about that.
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Robert Frank
Swiss Photographer
I have been frequently accused of deliberately twisting subject matter to my point of view. Above all, I know that life for a photographer cannot be a matter of indifference. Opinion often consists of a kind of criticism. But criticism can come out of love.
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Jay Chandrasekhar
American Actor
I think that society is aspiring towards racial indifference, but the reality of life is not that. And so when you meet someone, you can see their race - it's right there on their face - and I feel like it's interesting.
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Lysander Spooner
American Philosopher
No court presumes to tell a jury that they are to try a capital case with the same indifference and unconcern as to consequences, that they would a case where the results of their decision would be less important.
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Timothy Morton
English Philosopher
Being seen means that your being is held by the other person without comment, without praise or blame or indifference - just with some kind of open care.
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Lord Robertson
Scottish Diplomat
And, perhaps most importantly, regional conflicts will again and again confront us with a cruel choice between costly engagement and costly indifference.
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Iris Murdoch
Irish Author
The absolute yearning of one human body for another particular body and its indifference to substitutes is one of life's major mysteries.
Quote examples
Anton Chekhov
Russian Dramatist
Passion must be concealed in a society where cold reserve and indifference are the signs of good breeding.
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Anatole France
French Novelist
I prefer the folly of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom.
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