indifference

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun unbiased impartial unconcern
  2. noun apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
  3. noun the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally

Etymology

From Middle French indifférence, from Late Latin indifferentia. By surface analysis, in- + difference.

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Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
unconcern
Narrower (hyponyms)
withdrawal, distance

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