English to English
indifferent
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adjective (a)
- Not making a difference; having no influence or preponderating weight; involving no preference, concern, or attention; of no account; without significance or importance.(adjective)source: webster1913
adverb (r)
- To a moderate degree; passably; tolerably.(adverb)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- marked by a lack of interest(adj.all)Example:
The universe is neither hostile nor friendly; it is simply indifferent.
source: wordnet30 - showing no care or concern in attitude or action(adj.all)Example:
Indifferent to the sufferings of others.
Indifferent to her plea.
source: wordnet30 - (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed(adj.all)source: wordnet30
- (often followed by `to') lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other(adj.all)Example:
Whether you choose to do it or not is a matter that is quite immaterial (or indifferent).
What others think is altogether indifferent to him.
source: wordnet30 - fairly poor to not very good(adj.all)Example:
Has an indifferent singing voice.
Has indifferent qualifications for the job.
source: wordnet30 - marked by no especial liking or dislike or preference for one thing over another(adj.all)Example:
Indifferent about which book you would give them.
Was indifferent to their acceptance or rejection of her invitation.
source: wordnet30 - being neither good nor bad(adj.all)Example:
An indifferent performance.
A gifted painter but an indifferent actor.
source: wordnet30 - neither too great nor too little(adj.all)Example:
A couple of indifferent hills to climb.
source: wordnet30