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as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
indifferent about the result of the football game
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2
as in satisfactory
of average to below average quality
an indifferent but drinkable cup of coffee
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as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
they believed their art teacher could offer an indifferent judgment on their works' merits
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Recent Examples of indifferent
Unlike earlier market cycles driven by fundamentals or active conviction, today’s flows are automatic, often indifferent to risk.
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Denitsa Tsekova, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2025
That’s because the authorities were completely indifferent to public opinion and to what journalists wrote.
—Kristina Berdynskykh, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2025
The pope, appearing moved, evoked his predecessor Pope Francis, who had stressed that Christians could not remain indifferent to tragedy and sorrow.
—NPR, 1 Dec. 2025
Two of them — former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and former Orange County House member Katie Porter — have already depicted California as a state that’s indifferent to the struggles of low- and middle-income families.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2025
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Her nonchalant, soft-glam is so perfectly mesmerizing, my TikTok and social media feeds are flooded with tutorials trying to re-create her signature style.—
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One fictional and the other real, the drug lords look nonchalant.—
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But the Outback is satisfactory in both categories.—
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Storage Solutions Just one simple medicine cabinet in the bathroom is no longer satisfactory for today's homebuyers, who crave an abundance of storage.—
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This is essential to ensure the impartial, neutral, and independent delivery of aid throughout the whole of Gaza.—
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Defense attorney Leah Gillis countered that sequestering jurors would chill candid discussion and signal that open conversations about bias are not tolerated, undermining the goal of an impartial jury.—
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For many young women, the stiletto’s discomfort is part of the appeal, offering proof that effort and glamor remain in an age of casual sneakers.—
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Simple yet polished, the Anrabess Long Sleeve Midi Dress is perfect for a casual Thanksgiving feast or a fall day out on the town.—
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To be sure, that was a decent salary back then, and would be equivalent to roughly $114,000 today.—
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On Wednesday, the Tigers earned a commitment from former Mississippi State offensive lineman Luke Work, who has decent experience at every position along the offensive line except center.—
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Leo’s homily called for peace and equitable redistribution of resources, signaling his pontificate can now advance his own agenda after months consumed by the celebration.—
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According to Instagram posts from Brown's consulting company, Roundtree's priorities include equitable economic development, parks, investing in youth, and a justice system focused on prevention and rehabilitation.—
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The young Malinin skated by himself, uninterested in instruction.—
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First, the city must spread the word that combating these frauds and teaming up with whistleblowers is a priority, thus counteracting the perception that the city and its victim agencies are often uninterested in these claims.—
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Filming the stairs and seeing the response affirmed that her experience was, in fact, out of the ordinary.—
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That means ordinary users cannot easily guess when Gen AI is reliable.—
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“Indifferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indifferent. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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