indiferencia
/in.di.feˈɾen.θja/noun★Intermediate
formalinformal
A lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of being indifferent.
Su indiferencia hacia el problema era evidente.
His indifference toward the problem was evident.
La indiferencia de los políticos ante la crisis es preocupante.
The politicians' indifference to the crisis is concerning.
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Often used to describe a passive or detached attitude toward something.
Collocations
mostrar indiferenciato show indifferenceactitud de indiferenciaattitude of indifferencefría indiferenciacold indifference
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
hacer caso omisophrase
to ignore
pasar dephrase
to not care
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Indiferencia is often used to describe a lack of emotional response or engagement.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
Use 'indiferencia' to describe a passive or neutral stance, not necessarily hostility.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'indifferentia', meaning 'not different' or 'impartial'.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to describe emotional detachment or a lack of engagement with a situation.
Word Breakdown
in-
not
prefixdiferencia
difference
rootDiccionario Español-Inglés