indifference

noun

in-ˈdi-f(ə-)rən(t)s How to pronounce indifference (audio)
Definition of indifferencenext
as in disregard
lack of interest or concern an alarming indifference toward the well-being of his own children

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Recent Examples of indifference The Ridges were as much victims as Ross and the Cherokee that moved were, both were ramshackled by white nationalistic policies and indifference from the government. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 Kaepernick jolted the sports world from a state of indifference. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Institutional indifference and erasure Fast forward to today, and that defensive posture has hardened into absolute institutional erasure. — Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 Twenty-seven percent showed indifference, however, possibly demonstrating that most voters would be fine supporting them in a general election, said Christian Grose, a political science professor at the University of Southern California. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indifference
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disregard
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  • He was booked into San Diego Central Jail on charges of felony evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for safety, obstructing or resisting a peace officer and driving under the influence of drugs, according to police.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • These statements show a total disregard for confidentiality, basic investigative standards and the seriousness of ethics violations.
    — Collin Corbett, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Indifference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indifference. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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