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indifferent

in·dif·fe·rent

UK/ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/ US/ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt/ fairly common

adjective

1.

marked by a lack of interest

  • “an apathetic audience”
  • “the universe is neither hostile nor friendly; it is simply indifferent”
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2.

showing no care or concern in attitude or action

  • “indifferent to the sufferings of others”
  • “indifferent to her plea”
3.

(usually followed by `to'') unwilling or refusing to pay heed

  • “deaf to her warnings”
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4.

relating to a balloon or other aircraft that flies because it weighs less than the air it displaces

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5.

fairly poor to not very good

  • “has an indifferent singing voice”
  • “has indifferent qualifications for the job”
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6.

having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive

  • “inert matter”
  • “an indifferent chemical in a reaction”
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7.

marked by no especial liking or dislike or preference for one thing over another

  • “indifferent about which book you would give them”
  • “was indifferent to their acceptance or rejection of her invitation”
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8.

characterized by a lack of partiality

  • “a properly indifferent jury”
  • “an unbiasgoted account of her family problems”
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9.

neither good nor bad

  • “an indifferent performance”
  • “a gifted painter but an indifferent actor”
  • “her work at the office is passable”
  • “a so-so golfer”
  • “feeling only so-so”
  • “prepared a tolerable dinner”
  • “a tolerable working knowledge of French”
10.

neither too great nor too little

  • “a couple of indifferent hills to climb”
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Origin

From Old French indifferent, from Latin indifferens.

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