Indifference

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɪfərəns/

Definitions of indifference

noun lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

Example Sentences

A1 She showed complete indifference towards his opinion.

A2 The student's indifference to the teacher's instructions was evident.

B1 His indifference towards the suffering of others was concerning.

B2 The politician's indifference to the needs of the community cost him the election.

C1 The CEO's indifference to employee concerns led to a high turnover rate.

C2 The artist's indifference to fame allowed them to focus solely on their craft.

Examples of indifference in a Sentence

formal The politician's indifference towards the suffering of the people was evident in his lack of action.

informal She showed complete indifference towards the gossip spreading around the office.

slang I can't believe his indifference to the whole situation, it's so frustrating.

figurative The artist's use of color conveyed a sense of indifference in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of indifference

• past tense: indifferenced
• plural: indifferences
• comparative: more indifferent
• superlative: most indifferent
• present tense: indifferencing
• future tense: will be indifferent
• perfect tense: have been indifferent
• continuous tense: is being indifferent
• singular: indifference
• positive degree: indifferent
• infinitive: to be indifferent
• gerund: indifferencing
• participle: indifferent

Origin and Evolution of indifference

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indifference' originated from the Latin word 'indifferentia', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'differentia' meaning 'difference'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 13th century, 'indifference' referred to a state of being impartial or unbiased. Over time, the word evolved to also encompass a lack of interest or concern towards something.