transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈdi-fərnt, -f(ə-)rənt ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin indifferent-, indifferens, from in- + different-, differens, present participle of differre to be different — more at differ
Date: 14th century
1. : marked by impartiality : unbiased
2.
a. : that does not matter one way or the other
b. : of no importance or value one way or the other
3.
a. : marked by no special liking for or dislike of something
indifferent about which task he was given
b. : marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
indifferent to suffering and poverty
4. : being neither excessive nor inadequate : moderate
hills of indifferent size
5.
a. : being neither good nor bad : mediocre
does indifferent work
b. : being neither right nor wrong
6. : characterized by lack of active quality : neutral
an indifferent chemical
7.
a. : not differentiated
indifferent tissues of the human body
b. : capable of development in more than one direction ; especially : not yet embryologically determined
• in·dif·fer·ent·ly adverb
Synonyms:
indifferent , unconcerned , incurious , aloof , detached , disinterested mean not showing or feeling interest. indifferent implies neutrality of attitude from lack of inclination, preference, or prejudice
indifferent to the dictates of fashion
unconcerned suggests a lack of sensitivity or regard for others' needs or troubles
unconcerned about the homeless
incurious implies an inability to take a normal interest due to dullness of mind or to self-centeredness
incurious about the world
aloof suggests a cool reserve arising from a sense of superiority or disdain for inferiors or from shyness
aloof from his coworkers
detached implies an objective attitude achieved through absence of prejudice or selfishness
observed family gatherings with detached amusement
disinterested implies a circumstantial freedom from concern for personal or especially financial advantage that enables one to judge or advise without bias
judged by a panel of disinterested observers