indifferent
Indifferent (adj) means having no particular interest, concern, or preference. Example: “He seemed indifferent to whether they won or lost.”
How to use indifferent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot caring much, or (less commonly) just so-so in quality.
Word forms
more indifferent comparative, indifferents plural, most indifferent superlative
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He seemed _____ to whether they won or lost.
Etymology
From Old French indifferent, from Latin indifferens, from in- ("not") + differens ("differing").
Rhymes for indifferent
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What does “indifferent” mean?
The word “indifferent” means having no particular interest, concern, or preference. In plain terms, not caring much, or (less commonly) just so-so in quality.
How do you pronounce “indifferent”?
“Indifferent” is pronounced ihn-DIHF-ruhnt (/ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “indifferent” in a sentence?
Here is “indifferent” used in a sentence: “He seemed indifferent to whether they won or lost.”
What part of speech is “indifferent”?
“Indifferent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “indifferent” come from?
The word “indifferent” comes from Latin. From Old French indifferent, from Latin indifferens, from in- ("not") + differens ("differing").
Is “indifferent” a common word?
“Indifferent” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “indifferent” have?
“Indifferent” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having no particular interest, concern, or preference.