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indifferent
adjective(in-dif-fer-ent)
characterized by a lack of partiality
Synonyms: unbiased, unbiassed,
Examples:
A properly indifferent jury.
indifferent
adjective(in-dif-fer-ent)
(usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed
Synonyms: deaf,
indifferent
adjective(in-dif-fer-ent)
(often followed by `to') lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other
Synonyms: immaterial,
Examples:
Whether you choose to do it or not is a matter that is quite immaterial (or indifferent).
What others think is altogether indifferent to him.
indifferent
adjective(in-dif-fer-ent)
marked by a lack of interest
Synonyms: apathetic,
Examples:
The universe is neither hostile nor friendly; it is simply indifferent.
indifferent
adjective(in-dif-fer-ent)
being neither good nor bad
Synonyms: so-so,
Examples:
An indifferent performance.
A gifted painter but an indifferent actor.
indifferent
adjective(in-dif-fer-ent)
having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive
Synonyms: inert, neutral,
Examples:
An indifferent chemical in a reaction.
indifferent
adjective(in-dif-fer-ent)
fairly poor to not very good
Examples:
Has an indifferent singing voice.
Has indifferent qualifications for the job.
indifferent
adjective(in-dif-fer-ent)
marked by no especial liking or dislike or preference for one thing over another
Examples:
Indifferent about which book you would give them.
Was indifferent to their acceptance or rejection of her invitation.
indifferent
adjective(in-dif-fer-ent)
neither too great nor too little
Examples:
A couple of indifferent hills to climb.
indifferent
adjective(in-dif-fer-ent)
showing no care or concern in attitude or action
Examples:
Indifferent to the sufferings of others.
Indifferent to her plea.

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