indifference

Meanings

• noun

  Lack of interest or concern; apathy.

  - "His indifference to her suffering was shocking."
  - "The students showed indifference towards their studies."
  - "Despite his friend's tragic news, he maintained an air of indifference."

• noun

  The quality or state of being the same or equal in value, quantity, or quality.

  - "The teams showed complete indifference in their performance."
  - "Despite their differences, they found an unexpected indifference in their interests."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹəns/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100449"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with indifference
difference , preference , dissimilarity , apathy

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Variants

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indifference , indifferences

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Etymology

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From Old French 'indiférance', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'différer' meaning 'to differ'.

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Trivia

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1. Indifference is a common theme in philosophy, particularly in discussions about ethics and morality.

2. The term 'indifference' was first used in English in the 15th century.

3. Indifference can be both a positive and negative trait, depending on the context. For example, a person may be indifferent to petty disagreements but deeply committed to larger causes.

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Related Concepts

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1. apathy: A state of emotional indifference or lack of interest or concern.

2. neutrality: A state of impartiality or lack of involvement or bias in a situation.

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Culture

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Indifference is a common theme in literature, particularly in works that explore human emotions and relationships. It can represent a character's emotional detachment or a society's collective apathy towards important issues.

How to Memorize "indifference"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a blank expression, showing no interest or concern.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a person who doesn't care about anything around them.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'indifference' as 'in-different', meaning not different or not caring.

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