Definition of indifference Indifference

/ɪndɪˈfɚʌns/ - [indiferuns] - in•dif•fer•ence

We found 15 definitions of indifference from 5 different sources.

What does indifference mean?

Noun Plural: indifferences
indifference - unbiased impartial unconcern
		unconcern a feeling of lack of concern
		aloofness, distance a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner
indifference - apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
		emotionlessness, impassivity, impassiveness, phlegm, stolidity, unemotionality
		apathy the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
indifference - the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
		apathy, numbness, spiritlessness
		passiveness, passivity the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
indifference - the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
		nonchalance, unconcern
		carefreeness the trait of being without worry or responsibility

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indifference (n.)
The quality or state of being indifferent, or not making a difference; want of sufficient importance to constitute a difference; absence of weight; insignificance.
indifference (n.)
Passableness; mediocrity.
indifference (n.)
Impartiality; freedom from prejudice, prepossession, or bias.
indifference (n.)
Absence of anxiety or interest in respect to what is presented to the mind; unconcernedness; as, entire indifference to all that occurs.