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indifference

/ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹəns/

Meanings
noun
The state of being indifferent.

Examples :

"Her indifference to the suffering of stray animals was shocking to those who volunteered at the shelter. "
attitude mind character emotion

Related Words

Illustration unconcerned

unconcerned adjective

/ˌʌnkənˈsɜːnd/ /ˌʌŋkənˈsɜːnd/

Indifferent and having no interest; aloof.

"Despite the loud argument next door, she remained unconcerned, focusing on her book. "

Illustration nonchalance

nonchalance noun

/ˈnɒnʃələns/ /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/

Indifference; carelessness; coolness; disregard, detachment.

"Despite failing the exam, he shrugged with nonchalance and said he wasn't worried about it. "

Illustration important

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

Illustration volunteered

volunteered verb

/ˌvɑlənˈtɪrd/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɪəd/

To enlist oneself as a volunteer.

"Maria volunteered to bring snacks to the school picnic. "

Illustration enthusiasm

enthusiasm noun

/-θuː-/

Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.

"The student's enthusiasm for history was a form of divine inspiration, making him memorize facts effortlessly. "

Illustration unemotional

unemotional adjective

/ˌʌnɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ˌʌnɪˈməʊʃənəl/

Showing little or no feeling.

"An unemotional person"

Illustration announcement

announcement noun

/əˈnaʊns.mɛnt/

An act of announcing, or giving notice.

"He raised his hand to make his announcement and said "Excuse me everyone, I have an announcement to make."

Illustration indifferent

indifferent noun

/ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt/

A person who is indifferent or apathetic.

"The indifferent student didn't care about the upcoming exam. "

Illustration disruptive

disruptive adjective

/dɪsˈɹʌptɪv/

Causing disruption or unrest.

"Children who exhibit disruptive behaviour may be expelled from school."

Illustration impartiality

impartiality noun

/ˌɪmˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/ /ˌɪmˌpɑːrʃiˈælɪti/

The quality of being impartial; fairness.

"The judge showed impartiality when he listened to both sides of the argument without taking sides. "

Illustration suffering

suffering verb

/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/

To undergo hardship.

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

Illustration noticeable

noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

Capable of being seen or noticed.

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "