INDIFFERENCE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

indifference

noun

in-ˈdi-f(ə-)rən(t)s

Definition of indifference next

as in disregard

lack of interest or concern an alarming indifference toward the well-being of his own children

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Recent Examples of indifference But by rejecting a public bill signing, Republicans worry that Trump is indicating a level of indifference to voters’ affordability concerns heading into November’s midterm elections. —

Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026 The only sane way to form an opinion about a studio show is to land somewhere between being OK with it and a state of wholesale indifference. —

Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 June 2026 Either way, indifference counts as success. —

Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 June 2026 On a visit to the capital last week, UN Secretary-General António Guterres decried global indifference to the crisis. —

Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for indifference

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disregard

Noun

James has become increasingly comfortable with dictating his own future with total disregard for anyone else’s opinion.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
There are several, and despite this administration’s blithe disregard for environmental safety, America’s 250th birthday offers a striking opportunity to consider them.

— Char Miller, Time, 30 June 2026