indifferent
She remained indifferent to the criticism.
She showed no concern or reaction to the criticism.
showing no interest, concern, or sympathy
He was indifferent to the outcome of the game.
He didn't care whether his team won or lost.
The teacher's indifferent attitude frustrated the students.
The teacher's lack of enthusiasm or concern upset the students.
Can imply either neutrality or apathy, depending on context.
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Pro Tip
Context matters
Indifferent can mean either neutral or apathetic. Pay attention to the tone of the sentence.
Gold Rule
Avoid negative connotations
If you mean neutral rather than apathetic, consider alternatives like 'unbiased' or 'neutral'.
Word Origin
From Latin 'indifferens', from 'in-' (not) + 'differens' (differing). First recorded in English in the 15th century.
Usage Notes
Can be used to describe a neutral stance or a lack of emotional response. The tone may vary from neutral to negative depending on context.