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indifference

in·dif·fe·rence

UK/ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/ US/ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹəns/ uncommon

noun

3.

the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally

4.

the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

Origin

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

Phrases

  • defensive indifference
  • depraved-indifference murder
  • indifference curve
  • la belle indifference
  • liberty of indifference
  • principle of indifference
  • same difference

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